Students paid more for higher education in Scott County in 2022-23 school year

Rosemary Allen, Ph.D., President
Rosemary Allen, Ph.D., President
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College tuition fees rose 1% in Scott County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Data shows that students paid $41,600 on average to attend Georgetown College courses at the time, $400 more than the previous school year.

For comparison, Kentucky universities charge students an annual average of $14,085 per year.

At the time, a total of $14.8 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who enrolled in the university. Additionally, federal student loans reached $1.2 million.

Currently, there are 1,233 students enrolled in Georgetown 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 Georgetown College in 2022-23 School Year

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
Georgetown College 356 $14,750,990 $41,435 181 $1,151,844 $6,364


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