Dr. Miguel Cardona (left), Secretary of Education and Cindy Marten, Deputy Secretary | https://www2.ed.gov/news/staff/bios/index.html
Dr. Miguel Cardona (left), Secretary of Education and Cindy Marten, Deputy Secretary | https://www2.ed.gov/news/staff/bios/index.html
Data shows that students paid $29,652 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $748 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, the University of New England stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $40,950. The Landing School followed with an average of $26,012 per year. York County Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $3,904.
At the time, a total of $17.4 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the York County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $7.6 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in York County, including The Landing School, University of New England, and York County 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Landing School | 11 | $22,290 | $2,026 | 7 | $61,173 | $8,739 |
| University of New England | 731 | $16,108,560 | $22,036 | 680 | $7,380,638 | $10,854 |
| York County Community College | 265 | $1,279,490 | $4,828 | 29 | $151,636 | $5,229 |
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