David Rohall, PhD, Dean of Campus and Community Relations Ohio University Eastern | Ohio University-Eastern Campus
David Rohall, PhD, Dean of Campus and Community Relations Ohio University Eastern | Ohio University-Eastern Campus
Data shows that students paid $5,906 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $344 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Elite Academy of Hair Design stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $16,750. Ohio University-Eastern Campus followed with an average of $6,034 per year. Belmont College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $4,863.
At the time, a total of $1 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Belmont County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $355,560.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Belmont County, including Elite Academy of Hair Design, Ohio University-Eastern Campus, and Belmont 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.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont College | 110 | $458,369 | $4,167 | 25 | $102,519 | $4,101 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | 64 | $407,379 | $6,365 | 23 | $77,222 | $3,357 |
| Elite Academy of Hair Design | 26 | $141,665 | $5,449 | 33 | $175,819 | $5,328 |
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