Kirk A. Calhoun, MD, FACP President | The University of Texas at Tyler
Kirk A. Calhoun, MD, FACP President | The University of Texas at Tyler
Data shows that students paid $6,877 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $94 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, The University of Texas at Tyler stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $10,175. Texas College followed with an average of $10,008 per year. Tyler Junior College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $4,777.
At the time, a total of $19.2 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Smith County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $5 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Smith County, including Texas College, The University of Texas at Tyler, and Tyler Junior 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Junior College | 1,569 | $10,134,179 | $6,459 | 510 | $2,470,322 | $4,844 |
| Texas College | 116 | $1,181,056 | $10,182 | 92 | $618,144 | $6,719 |
| The University of Texas at Tyler | 819 | $7,868,729 | $9,608 | 290 | $1,891,647 | $6,523 |
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