Most Students Hold Less Than $30,000 in Debt

April 12, 2017

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ACE’s Center for Policy Research and Strategy has released an updated version its Paying for College infographic as part of the Higher Education Spotlight series. This analysis unpacks information on the cost of college and how students pay for their education.

Among the findings: Most undergraduate students have less than $30,000 in cumulative debt:

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See the full infographic here.


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