Dr. Lester A. McCorn, President | Clinton College
Dr. Lester A. McCorn, President | Clinton College
Data shows that students paid $11,075 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $268 more than the previous school year.
Among the four institutions in the county, Winthrop University stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $17,458. Clinton College followed with an average of $10,516 per year. York Technical College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $5,931.
At the time, a total of $16.9 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the York County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $4 million.
Currently there are four higher education institutions in York County, including Winthrop University, York Technical College, and Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Rock Hill.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Rock Hill | 41 | $167,648 | $4,089 | 47 | $269,324 | $5,730 |
| Clinton College | 55 | $542,235 | $9,859 | 50 | $347,919 | $6,958 |
| Winthrop University | 704 | $10,278,490 | $14,600 | 466 | $3,348,350 | $7,185 |
| York Technical College | 645 | $5,909,055 | $9,161 | 7 | $31,526 | $4,504 |
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