Dr. Charles “Chuck” Lindsay President | Elmira College
Dr. Charles “Chuck” Lindsay President | Elmira College
Data shows that students paid $31,868 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $594 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Elmira College stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $37,004. Arnot Ogden Medical Center followed with an average of $21,240 per year. Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $13,095.
At the time, a total of $4.6 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Chemung County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $1.3 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Chemung County, including Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES, Arnot Ogden Medical Center, and Elmira 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES | 6 | $40,020 | $6,670 | 8 | $68,000 | $8,500 |
| Arnot Ogden Medical Center | 0 | $0 | $0 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elmira College | 172 | $4,538,378 | $26,386 | 133 | $1,278,665 | $9,614 |
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