Kathleen Mills, Dean | Marion S Whelan School of Nursing of Geneva General Hospital
Kathleen Mills, Dean | Marion S Whelan School of Nursing of Geneva General Hospital
Data shows that students paid $18,469 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $477 more than the previous school year.
Among the four institutions in the county, Hobart William Smith Colleges stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $61,725. Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing & Health Sciences followed with an average of $12,880 per year. Finger Lakes Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $5,935.
At the time, at least $23.6 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Ontario County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached more than $4 million.
Currently there are four higher education institutions in Ontario County, including Hobart William Smith Colleges, Finger Lakes Community College, and Marion S Whelan School of Nursing of Geneva General Hospital.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing & Health Sciences | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Hobart William Smith Colleges | 434 | $20,598,780 | $47,463 | 340 | $1,873,784 | $5,511 |
| Finger Lakes Community College | 509 | $3,040,764 | $5,974 | 382 | $2,143,856 | $5,612 |
| Marion S Whelan School of Nursing of Geneva General Hospital | 0 | $0 | $0 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
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