College tuition fees rose 1.8% in Sullivan County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Data shows that students paid $9,814 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $178 more than the previous school year.
Among the two institutions in the county, King University stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $33,784. Northeast State Community College followed with an average of $4,550 per year.
At the time, a total of $9.6 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Sullivan County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $525,115.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King University | 122 | $2,969,300 | $24,339 | 80 | $475,687 | $5,946 |
| Northeast State Community College | 972 | $6,616,971 | $6,808 | 6 | $49,428 | $8,238 |
