President J. Cameron West | Huntingdon College
President J. Cameron West | Huntingdon College
Data shows that students paid $14,159 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $199 more than the previous school year.
Among the seven institutions providing full disclosure in the county, Huntingdon College stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $28,350. Faulkner University followed with an average of $23,920 per year. H Councill Trenholm State Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $4,868.
At the time, at least $22.2 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Montgomery County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached more than $8.6 million.
Currently there are eight higher education institutions in Montgomery County, including Amridge University, Faulkner University, and Auburn University at Montgomery.
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.
Of the eight institutions in Montgomery County, Amridge University did not provide detailed data on tuition fees.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama State University | 827 | $9,073,315 | $10,971 | 640 | $4,088,888 | $6,389 |
| Faulkner University | 203 | $3,517,272 | $17,326 | 131 | $1,246,300 | $9,514 |
| Amridge University | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| South University-Montgomery | 13 | $72,108 | $5,547 | 12 | $76,942 | $6,412 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | 379 | $2,841,136 | $7,496 | 171 | $887,095 | $5,188 |
| Fortis College-Montgomery | 143 | $897,188 | $6,274 | 132 | $936,460 | $7,094 |
| Huntingdon College | 258 | $4,464,055 | $17,303 | 182 | $1,349,139 | $7,413 |
| H Councill Trenholm State Community College | 212 | $1,357,120 | $6,402 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
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