David Conklin, President | Jamestown Business College
David Conklin, President | Jamestown Business College
Data shows that students paid $8,241 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $60 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Jamestown Business College stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $12,945. SUNY at Fredonia followed with an average of $9,263 per year. Jamestown Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $7,008.
At the time, a total of $10.5 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Chautauqua County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $4.2 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Chautauqua County, including SUNY at Fredonia, Jamestown Business College, and Jamestown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown Business College | 92 | $1,104,508 | $12,006 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUNY at Fredonia | 679 | $6,385,085 | $9,404 | 522 | $3,619,031 | $6,933 |
| Jamestown Community College | 436 | $3,027,442 | $6,944 | 130 | $603,971 | $4,646 |
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