Lebanon Valley College reported a 3.1% tuition hike for the 2022-23 school year, based on the most recent figures released, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the private, four-year not-for-profit institution paid $48,620 this year, which is $1,440 more than the $47,180 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 81% of the undergraduate student body are residents of Pennsylvania, while around 19% come from other states.
Data indicates that all full-time undergraduates who began studies at Lebanon Valley College in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. Specifically, 425 students were awarded grants or scholarships totaling $15 million, and 345 students obtained student loans amounting to over $3.9 million.
Across the entire undergraduate population, 1,571 students benefited from grants or scholarships totaling $52.6 million. Additionally, 1,182 students borrowed $7.6 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.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Lebanon Valley College in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 87 | 20% | $447,957 | $5,149 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 129 | 30% | $559,520 | $4,337 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 425 | 100% | $14 million | $32,975 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 425 | 100% | $15 million | $35,346 |
| Federal student loans | 345 | 81% | $1.8 million | $5,360 |
| Other student loans | 109 | 26% | $2 million | $18,681 |
| Student loan aid | 345 | 81% | $3.9 million | $11,262 |
| Total student aid | 425 | 100% | $18.9 million | $44,487 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
