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 $10,809 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, less than the $578 charged for the previous school year.
Among the two institutions in the county, Tougaloo College stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $10,861. Wesley Biblical Seminary followed with an average of $9,000 per year.
At the time, at least $1.1 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Madison County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached more than $461,888.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Biblical Seminary | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Tougaloo College | 109 | $1,109,098 | $10,175 | 63 | $461,888 | $7,332 |
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