Orleans Technical College reported a 7.9% tuition hike for the 2022-23 academic year, based on the latest figures disclosed, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the two-year private nonprofit institution paid $16,165 this year, marking an increase of $1,180 from the $14,985 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 93% of the undergraduate student body at Orleans Technical College consists of Pennsylvania residents, while around 7% come from other states.
Data indicates that 96% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at Orleans Technical College in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. A total of 128 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $1.3 million, and 121 students obtained student loans exceeding $680,519.
Across all undergraduate students, 298 received grants or scholarships totaling $2.8 million. Additionally, 290 students secured federal student loans totaling $1.9 million.
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.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Orleans Technical College in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 116 | 82% | $604,567 | $5,212 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 120 | 85% | $740,907 | $6,174 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 128 | 90% | $1.3 million | $10,512 |
| Federal student loans | 120 | 85% | $656,291 | $5,469 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 1% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 121 | 85% | $680,519 | $5,624 |
| Total student aid | 136 | 96% | $2 million | $14,897 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
