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Average cost of college went up for students in Bedford County in 2022-23 school year

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Jimmy L. Wright President | Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Shelbyville

Jimmy L. Wright President | Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Shelbyville

College tuition fees rose 0.7% in Bedford County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Data shows that students paid $6,725 on average to attend Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville courses at the time, $45 more than the previous school year.

For comparison, Tennessee universities charge students an annual average of $15,274 per year.

At the time, a total of $673,004 in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who enrolled in the university.

Currently, there are 550 students enrolled in Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville.

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 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville 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
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville131$673,004$5,1370$0$0

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