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Average cost of college went up for students in Columbia County in 2022-23 school year

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Carlee Drummer, Ph.D. President | Columbia-Greene Community College

Carlee Drummer, Ph.D. President | Columbia-Greene Community College

College tuition fees rose 2.6% in Columbia County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Data shows that students paid $5,863 on average to attend Columbia-Greene Community College courses at the time, $147 more than the previous school year.

For comparison, New York universities charge students an annual average of $22,474 per year.

At the time, a total of $866,655 in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who enrolled in the university. Additionally, federal student loans reached $122,331.

Currently, there are 1,447 students enrolled in Columbia-Greene Community College.

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.

Total Student Aid in Columbia-Greene Community College in 2022-23 School Year

InstitutionNumber of Students Receiving GrantsTotal Amount of Grants ReceivedAverage Amount of Grant Per StudentNumber of Students Receiving LoansTotal Amount of Loans ReceivedAverage Amount of Loans Per Student
Columbia-Greene Community College132$866,655$6,56623$122,331$5,319

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