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

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Dr. Linda C. Young, President | George C Wallace Community College-Dothan

Dr. Linda C. Young, President | George C Wallace Community College-Dothan

College tuition fees rose 0.9% in Dale County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Data shows that students paid $5,049 on average to attend George C Wallace Community College-Dothan courses at the time, $47 more than the previous school year.

For comparison, Alabama universities charge students an annual average of $13,412 per year.

At the time, a total of $3.1 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who enrolled in the university. Additionally, federal student loans reached $181,932.

Currently, there are 3,832 students enrolled in George C Wallace Community College-Dothan.

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 George C Wallace Community College-Dothan 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
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan415$3,064,495$7,38421$181,932$8,663

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