The latest disclosure indicates that tuition fees at Genesis Career College-Lebanon did not change for the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the private, for-profit institution paid $17,495 in tuition for both the 2021-22 and 2022-23 academic years.
Approximately 38% of the undergraduate students at the school are residents of Tennessee, while about 45% come from other states.
Data reveals that 87% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at Genesis Career College-Lebanon in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. Specifically, 116 students were awarded grants or scholarships totaling $567,576, and 112 students obtained student loans exceeding $695,550.
Among all undergraduates, 128 students received grants or scholarships amounting to $623,534. Additionally, 124 students secured federal student loans totaling $736,047.
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.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 116 | 81% | $567,576 | $4,893 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 116 | 81% | $567,576 | $4,893 |
| Federal student loans | 110 | 77% | $689,378 | $6,267 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 1% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 112 | 78% | $695,550 | $6,210 |
| Total student aid | 125 | 87% | $1.3 million | $10,105 |



