Last week, the average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans increased. But borrowers interested in ...

Overall, the change will see borrowers being charged more than $27 billion in interest over the next 12 months.

Research from EducationData.org shows that almost 44 million Americans hold an average federal student loan debt balance of $37,717. Combined, student loan debt in the U.S. adds up to $1.744 trillion.

As of August 29, 2024, the average federal student rates (for the 2024-2025 school year) are: Direct subsidized (undergraduate students): 6.54%; ... Private student loan interest rates.

According to Credible.com, from December 30 to January 4, the average fixed interest rate on a 10-year private student loan was 6.95%. It was 9.45% on a five-year variable-rate loan.

The average fixed interest rate on a 10-year private student loan was 6.83% from January 16 to January 21. ... If you were to finance $20,000 in student loans at today’s average fixed rate, ...

Last week, the average rate on a variable five-year student loan fell to 8.63% on average from 8.93%. In contrast to fixed rates, variable interest rates fluctuate over the course of a loan term.

Current federal student loan interest rates depend on the type of loan. For loans disbursed between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, rates are: Undergraduate (subsidized and unsubsidized): 6.39%; ...

Interest is set to begin accruing for the 8 million borrowers enrolled in former President Joe Biden's SAVE repayment plan, ...

The average student loan interest rate is 5.8% across all student loans, according to a 2017 report from think tank New America. College Board research shows that 88% of those are federal student ...

Research from EducationData.org shows that almost 44 million Americans hold an average federal student loan debt balance of $37,717. Combined, student loan debt in the U.S. adds up to $1.744 trillion.