Dr. Steve Condon, President | United States Sports Academy
Dr. Steve Condon, President | United States Sports Academy
Data shows that students paid $5,782 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $164 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, the United States Sports Academy stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $16,418. Columbia Southern University followed with an average of $6,015 per year. Coastal Alabama Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $5,226.
At the time, at least $6.5 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Baldwin County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached more than $3 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Baldwin County, including Columbia Southern University, United States Sports Academy, and Coastal Alabama Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Alabama Community College | 846 | $6,089,845 | $7,198 | 584 | $2,455,310 | $4,204 |
| Columbia Southern University | 100 | $399,522 | $3,995 | 96 | $593,499 | $6,182 |
| United States Sports Academy | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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