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Average cost of college education in Seward County rises for students in 2022-23 school year

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Brad Bennett, President | Seward County Community College

Brad Bennett, President | Seward County Community College

College tuition fees rose 2.3% in Seward County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Data shows that students paid $4,213 on average to attend Seward County Community College courses at the time, $96 more than the previous school year.

For comparison, Kansas universities charge students an annual average of $11,163 per year.

At the time, a total of $820,893 in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who enrolled in the university. Additionally, federal student loans reached $439,150.

Currently, there are 1,663 students enrolled in Seward 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.

Total Student Aid in Seward County Community College 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
Seward County Community College145$820,893$5,661128$439,150$3,431

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