Nayef H. Samhat President | Wofford College
Nayef H. Samhat President | Wofford College
Data shows that students paid $15,509 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $433 more than the previous school year.
Among the six institutions in the county, Wofford College stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $51,530. Converse University followed with an average of $21,410 per year. Spartanburg Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $6,068.
At the time, a total of $42.9 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Spartanburg County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $7.5 million.
Currently there are six higher education institutions in Spartanburg County, including Spartanburg Community College, Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Spartanburg, and Spartanburg Methodist 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Converse University | 219 | $3,572,384 | $16,312 | 145 | $1,120,858 | $7,730 |
| Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Spartanburg | 66 | $286,066 | $4,334 | 67 | $438,627 | $6,547 |
| Wofford College | 500 | $19,389,356 | $38,779 | 231 | $1,775,052 | $7,684 |
| Spartanburg Community College | 729 | $5,064,619 | $6,947 | 27 | $105,020 | $3,890 |
| Spartanburg Methodist College | 482 | $7,715,713 | $16,008 | 287 | $1,430,107 | $4,983 |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | 662 | $6,894,215 | $10,414 | 412 | $2,618,528 | $6,356 |
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