Robert G. Gregerson, President, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg | University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Robert G. Gregerson, President, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg | University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Data shows that students paid $21,183 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $585 more than the previous school year.
Among the eight institutions in the county, Seton Hill University stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $40,224. Saint Vincent College followed with an average of $39,903 per year. Westmoreland County Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $10,073.
At the time, a total of $29.9 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Westmoreland County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $9.2 million.
Currently there are eight higher education institutions in Westmoreland County, including Seton Hill University, Westmoreland County Community College, and Saint Vincent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland County Community College | 236 | $1,362,402 | $5,773 | 211 | $1,175,300 | $5,570 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | 122 | $908,881 | $7,450 | 84 | $581,311 | $6,920 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | 398 | $4,541,883 | $11,412 | 247 | $2,014,444 | $8,156 |
| Seton Hill University | 384 | $11,910,618 | $31,017 | 294 | $2,741,128 | $9,324 |
| Douglas Education Center | 50 | $377,694 | $7,554 | 35 | $207,281 | $5,922 |
| Saint Vincent College | 342 | $10,650,424 | $31,142 | 253 | $2,304,588 | $9,109 |
| West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute | 9 | $68,765 | $7,641 | 10 | $50,274 | $5,027 |
| Triangle Tech Inc-Greensburg | 12 | $72,823 | $6,069 | 17 | $116,757 | $6,868 |
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