Kevin Pollock President | Central Carolina Technical College
Kevin Pollock President | Central Carolina Technical College
Data shows that students paid $7,822 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $23 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Morris College stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $15,758. The University of South Carolina-Sumter followed with an average of $8,487 per year. Central Carolina Technical College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $6,594.
At the time, a total of $5.1 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Sumter County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $785,871.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Sumter County, including Morris College, Central Carolina Technical College, and University of South Carolina-Sumter.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris College | 112 | $1,029,180 | $9,189 | 82 | $461,600 | $5,629 |
| Central Carolina Technical College | 350 | $2,553,688 | $7,296 | 15 | $54,588 | $3,639 |
| University of South Carolina-Sumter | 190 | $1,510,496 | $7,950 | 59 | $269,683 | $4,571 |
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