Ryan Smith, President | University of Rio Grande
Ryan Smith, President | University of Rio Grande
Data shows that students paid $19,351 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $65 more than the previous school year.
Among the two institutions in the county, the University of Rio Grande stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $20,060. Buckeye Hills Career Center followed with an average of $12,483 per year.
At the time, a total of $1.3 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Gallia County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $1.1 million.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Rio Grande | 108 | $756,351 | $7,003 | 89 | $764,776 | $8,593 |
| Buckeye Hills Career Center | 107 | $512,872 | $4,793 | 60 | $354,655 | $5,911 |
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