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

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D. Alan Blanc President | Davis College

D. Alan Blanc President | Davis College

College tuition fees rose 2.1% in Broome County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Data shows that students paid $10,816 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $223 more than the previous school year.

Among the four institutions in the county, Davis College stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $17,200. Broome Delaware Tioga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program followed with an average of $13,998 per year. SUNY Broome Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $6,864.

At the time, a total of $26.2 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Broome County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $13.8 million.

Currently there are four higher education institutions in Broome County, including Broome Delaware Tioga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program, Davis College, and SUNY Broome 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 Broome County Universities 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
Davis College0$0$00$0$0
SUNY Broome Community College760$5,796,297$7,627463$2,341,624$5,058
Binghamton University1,886$20,428,754$10,8321,499$11,447,717$7,637
Broome Delaware Tioga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program0$0$00$0$0

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