College tuition fees rose 2.6% in Grafton County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Data shows that students paid $44,374 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $1,121 more than the previous school year.
Among the two institutions in the county, Dartmouth College stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $62,658. Plymouth State University followed with an average of $19,734 per year.
At the time, a total of $42.8 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Grafton County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $9.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth State University | 853 | $8,683,008 | $10,179 | 701 | $6,308,255 | $8,999 |
| Dartmouth College | 513 | $34,103,989 | $66,480 | 486 | $2,990,015 | $6,152 |
