Data shows that students paid $46,563 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $1,423 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Lebanon Valley College stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $48,620. Empire Beauty School-Lebanon followed with an average of $17,500 per year. Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $17,100.
At the time, a total of $15.1 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Lebanon County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $4.1 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Lebanon County, including Lebanon Valley College, Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School, and Empire Beauty School-Lebanon.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School | 5 | $26,051 | $5,210 | 5 | $62,236 | $12,447 |
| Lebanon Valley College | 425 | $15,021,889 | $35,346 | 345 | $3,885,388 | $11,262 |
| Empire Beauty School-Lebanon | 16 | $98,436 | $6,152 | 17 | $139,667 | $8,216 |
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