Harvey G. Stenger President | Binghamton University
Harvey G. Stenger President | Binghamton University
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.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis College | 0 | $0 | $0 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUNY Broome Community College | 760 | $5,796,297 | $7,627 | 463 | $2,341,624 | $5,058 |
| Binghamton University | 1,886 | $20,428,754 | $10,832 | 1,499 | $11,447,717 | $7,637 |
| Broome Delaware Tioga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | 0 | $0 | $0 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
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