LaGrange College reported a 2.6% tuition hike for the 2022-23 school year, based on its most recent disclosure, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private nonprofit institution paid $33,700 this year, an $860 rise from the $32,840 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 79% of the undergraduate student body are residents of Georgia, while around 20% come from other states and 1% are international students.
Data indicates that all full-time undergraduates who began their studies at LaGrange College in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. A total of 220 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $5.1 million, and 163 students obtained student loans exceeding $1 million.
Among all undergraduates, 597 students benefited from grants or scholarships totaling $13.2 million. Additionally, 431 students borrowed $2.7 million in federal student loans.
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.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the LaGrange College in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 112 | 51% | $589,126 | $5,260 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 151 | 69% | $554,715 | $3,674 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 220 | 100% | $4 million | $18,198 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 220 | 100% | $5.1 million | $23,397 |
| Federal student loans | 151 | 69% | $784,981 | $5,199 |
| Other student loans | 48 | 22% | $240,837 | $5,017 |
| Student loan aid | 163 | 74% | $1 million | $6,293 |
| Total student aid | 220 | 100% | $6.2 million | $28,060 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
