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Average cost of college unchanged for students in Houston County in 2022-23 school year

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Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education | Official website

Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education | Official website

College tuition fees were unchanged in Houston County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Data shows that students paid $3,138 on average to attend Central Georgia Technical College courses at the time, unchanged from the previous school year.

For comparison, Georgia universities charge students an annual average of $11,297 per year.

At the time, a total of $2.2 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who enrolled in the university. Additionally, federal student loans reached $179,012.

Currently, there are 9,683 students enrolled in Central Georgia Technical 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 Central Georgia Technical 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
Central Georgia Technical College360$2,219,520$6,16558$179,012$3,086

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