Jere W. Morehead President of The University of Georgia | president.uga.edu
Jere W. Morehead President of The University of Georgia | president.uga.edu
Data shows that students paid $14,564 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, less than the $792 charged for the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Georgia Institute of Cosmetology stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $21,895. The University of Georgia followed with an average of $15,940 per year. Athens Technical College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $3,062.
At the time, a total of $61.7 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Clarke County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $9.4 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Clarke County, including University of Georgia, Athens Technical College, and Georgia Institute of Cosmetology.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Cosmetology | 34 | $172,241 | $5,066 | 45 | $257,696 | $5,727 |
| Athens Technical College | 207 | $1,040,965 | $5,029 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| University of Georgia | 5,187 | $60,463,850 | $11,657 | 1,297 | $9,119,270 | $7,031 |
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