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Students paid more for higher education in Copiah County in 2022-23 school year

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Dr. Dewayne Middleton President | Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Dr. Dewayne Middleton President | Copiah-Lincoln Community College

College tuition fees rose 6.3% in Copiah County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Data shows that students paid $3,700 on average to attend Copiah-Lincoln Community College courses at the time, $220 more than the previous school year.

For comparison, Mississippi universities charge students an annual average of $9,857 per year.

At the time, a total of $4.1 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who enrolled in the university. Additionally, federal student loans reached $300,390.

Currently, there are 2,801 students enrolled in Copiah-Lincoln 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 Copiah-Lincoln 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
Copiah-Lincoln Community College597$4,058,592$6,79867$300,390$4,483

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