Catherine Wehlburg President | Athens State University
Catherine Wehlburg President | Athens State University
Data shows that students paid $5,115 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $62 more than the previous school year.
At the time, at least $3.6 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Limestone County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached more than $1 million.
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.
Of the two institutions in Limestone County, only John C Calhoun State Community College provided detailed tuition fee data.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens State University | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| John C Calhoun State Community College | 632 | $3,629,754 | $5,743 | 210 | $1,015,647 | $4,836 |
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