President John Bravman | Bucknell University
President John Bravman | Bucknell University
Data shows that students paid $59,546 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $1,860 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Bucknell University stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $61,746. Miller-Motte College-McCann-Lewisburg followed with an average of $21,040 per year. Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $20,993.
At the time, a total of $24.4 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Union County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $5.3 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Union County, including Bucknell University, Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career, and Miller-Motte College-McCann-Lewisburg.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | 584 | $24,067,509 | $41,211 | 397 | $4,817,277 | $12,134 |
| Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career | 14 | $77,014 | $5,501 | 14 | $118,368 | $8,455 |
| Miller-Motte College-McCann-Lewisburg | 48 | $291,670 | $6,076 | 51 | $381,673 | $7,484 |
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