Provost and Dean of the Faculty Dr. Karen F. Gaines | Norwich University
Provost and Dean of the Faculty Dr. Karen F. Gaines | Norwich University
Data shows that students paid $20,068 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $423 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Norwich University stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $45,340. Goddard College followed with an average of $18,477 per year. Community College of Vermont students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $7,460.
At the time, a total of $20.8 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Washington County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $3.1 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Washington County, including Norwich University, Community College of Vermont, and Goddard College.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goddard College | 8 | $55,353 | $6,919 | 9 | $64,750 | $7,194 |
| Norwich University | 543 | $20,042,507 | $36,911 | 337 | $2,955,380 | $8,770 |
| Community College of Vermont | 116 | $737,212 | $6,355 | 18 | $97,373 | $5,410 |
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