Student Debt at Iowa State
O
ver the past decade, more Iowa State students
graduated with debt and the amount they owed
increased. Growing college debt is a national trend.
Since 2004, the average amount of student debt at graduation
has grown 56%—more than double the rate of inflation.
Iowa State University average debt of graduates, 2014
Proportion of graduates with debt, 2014
Nonfederal debt, percent of total debt of graduates, 2014
In-state tuition and fees, 2013-14
Total cost of attendance, 2013-14
Percent of Pell Grant recipients, 2013-14
Source: The Institute for College Access & Success
Because our fraternity is an extracurricular organization that
needs dues to fund its activities, we are hit hard by this crisis. It
is heartbreaking to see good men decline bids or deactivate due
to financial reasons. Our brothers operate on a sound budget
and stretch every penny, but there are opportunities that our
men are missing.
Ta u K a p p a E p s i l o n
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E p s i l o n C h a p t e r
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I o w a S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y
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$28,880
62%
16%
$7,726
$18,920
21%
