According to the latest figures, tuition fees for the Independent Training & Apprenticeship Program did not change for the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the private, for-profit institution paid $17,500 this year, a slight decrease of $9 from the $17,509 charged in the 2021-22 academic year.
The entire undergraduate student body at the school consists of California residents.
Data indicates that 61% of full-time undergraduates who began their studies at the Independent Training & Apprenticeship Program in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. Specifically, 84 students were awarded grants or scholarships totaling $598,623, while 79 students borrowed over $525,580 in student loans.
Across the entire undergraduate population, 96 students received grants or scholarships amounting to $657,888. Additionally, 88 students obtained $584,220 in federal student loans.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 72 | 38% | $380,523 | $5,285 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 19 | 10% | $218,100 | $11,479 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 84 | 44% | $598,623 | $7,126 |
| Federal student loans | 79 | 42% | $525,580 | $6,653 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 79 | 42% | $525,580 | $6,653 |
| Total student aid | 116 | 61% | $1.1 million | $9,691 |
