Tuition for in-state students at Big Sandy Community and Technical College rose by 1.6% for the 2022-23 school year, based on the latest figures released, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Kentucky residents paid $4,560 to attend the two-year public college this year, an increase of $72 from the $4,488 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Non-resident students faced tuition fees 239.5% higher than those for residents in 2022-23, amounting to $15,480. This represents a 1.6% increase from the $15,240 charged in 2021-22.
Approximately 99% of the undergraduate student body at the school are Kentucky residents, with the remaining 1% coming from other states.
Data indicates that 99% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at Big Sandy Community and Technical College in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. A total of 321 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $2.5 million, while 45 students obtained student loans exceeding $206,567.
Among all undergraduates, 1,559 students utilized grants or scholarships totaling $9.7 million. Additionally, 443 students borrowed $2.5 million in federal student loans.
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.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 312 | 96% | $1.5 million | $4,654 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 309 | 95% | $901,278 | $2,917 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 77 | 24% | $195,952 | $2,545 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 321 | 99% | $2.5 million | $7,942 |
| Federal student loans | 45 | 14% | $206,567 | $4,590 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 45 | 14% | $206,567 | $4,590 |
| Total student aid | 322 | 99% | $2.8 million | $8,558 |
