Sidney A. McPhee President | Middle Tennessee State University
Sidney A. McPhee President | Middle Tennessee State University
Data shows that students paid $11,323 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $29 more than the previous school year.
Among the four institutions in the county, Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $17,400. Middle Tennessee State University followed with an average of $11,326 per year. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $6,605.
At the time, a total of $26.8 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Rutherford County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $6.5 million.
Currently there are four higher education institutions in Rutherford County, including Middle Tennessee State University, Allied Health Careers Institute, and Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro | 238 | $903,044 | $3,794 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Allied Health Careers Institute | 22 | $110,452 | $5,021 | 18 | $46,270 | $2,571 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro | 50 | $296,075 | $5,922 | 60 | $456,678 | $7,611 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | 2,560 | $25,452,549 | $9,942 | 1,022 | $6,006,085 | $5,877 |
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