Bobbie Grice, Board oif Education Vice President | Warren County Career Center
Bobbie Grice, Board oif Education Vice President | Warren County Career Center
Data shows that students paid $11,633 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $955 more than the previous school year.
At the time, at least $171,750 in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Warren County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached more than $229,434.
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.
Of the two institutions in Warren County, only Warren County Career Center provided detailed tuition fee data.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Institution | Number of Students Receiving Grants | Total Amount of Grants Received | Average Amount of Grant Per Student | Number of Students Receiving Loans | Total Amount of Loans Received | Average Amount of Loans Per Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren County Career Center | 31 | $171,750 | $5,540 | 28 | $229,434 | $8,194 |
| Dental Assistant Pro-Lebanon | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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