Jasmine Sirmons, Interim Admissions Director | Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service
Jasmine Sirmons, Interim Admissions Director | Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service
Data shows that students paid $38,023 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $1,462 more than the previous school year.
Among the 11 institutions in the county, Emory University stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $57,948. Agnes Scott College followed with an average of $45,786 per year. Luther Rice College & Seminary students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $9,808.
At the time, a total of $60 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the DeKalb County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $6.9 million.
Currently there are 11 higher education institutions in DeKalb County, including Agnes Scott College, Oglethorpe University, and Emory University.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University | 652 | $33,140,136 | $50,828 | 164 | $1,708,950 | $10,420 |
| Atlanta School of Massage | 28 | $125,827 | $4,494 | 23 | $166,141 | $7,224 |
| DeVry University-Georgia | 0 | $0 | $0 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Pro Way Hair School | 16 | $103,470 | $6,467 | 19 | $159,986 | $8,420 |
| Agnes Scott College | 276 | $9,703,666 | $35,158 | 149 | $1,229,913 | $8,254 |
| Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service | 151 | $558,999 | $3,702 | 138 | $56,130 | $407 |
| Oglethorpe University | 425 | $15,555,426 | $36,601 | 365 | $2,733,468 | $7,489 |
| Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee | 103 | $650,922 | $6,320 | 90 | $621,536 | $6,906 |
| Empire Beauty School-Northlake | 33 | $172,309 | $5,221 | 26 | $219,000 | $8,423 |
| Luther Rice College & Seminary | 0 | $0 | $0 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Strayer University-Georgia | 5 | $17,113 | $3,423 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
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