Betty Young President | Linkedin
Betty Young President | Linkedin
Data shows that students paid $13,709 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $482 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Ohio University-Main Campus stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $14,596. Hocking College followed with an average of $5,714 per year. Tri-County Adult Career Center students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $1,889.
At the time, a total of $37.8 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Athens County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $24.3 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Athens County, including Ohio University-Main Campus, Hocking College, and Tri-County Adult Career Center.
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.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hocking College | 405 | $1,960,307 | $4,840 | 386 | $2,256,127 | $5,845 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | 4,149 | $35,746,187 | $8,616 | 2,675 | $22,084,053 | $8,256 |
| Tri-County Adult Career Center | 53 | $109,138 | $2,059 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
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