by our College Data Analytics TeamMost students won’t pay the advertised price of a school. Instead, they will be provided with a financial aid plan that includes a mix of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. But some kinds of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will get more than others.
What amount of Bridgewater financial assistance will actually be available to you?Get answers to your questions here.
$31,150.00 is the typical Bridgewater College’s first year financial aid package. 100% of reshman students get financial aid, most of which is in the form of grants and scholarships
Loans are included in the umbrella of ‘financial aid’, even so, the only true discount from the cost of college is a grant or scholarship that you don’t have to pay back.
A college loan is not a true college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. Find out how much student loan debt from Bridgewater College you may end up taking on.
Colleges and universities offer institutional scholarships and grants as financial assistance to help students cover tuition fees and other educational costs. These awards, which do not require repayment, can be merit-based or need-based. Merit-based institutional scholarships recognize students who have exceptional academic records, special talents, or skills in particular areas. Eligibility for these scholarships often depends on factors such as a student’s high school performance, standardized test scores, or involvement in extracurricular activities. In contrast, need-based institutional grants are designed for students who show financial need. The amount awarded usually depends on the student’s family’s financial condition and aims.
The stats below refer to aid that is provided by Bridgewater College.
99% of incoming freshmen (481 total) were awarded scholarships at Bridgewater College, averaging $27,000.00 a piece. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 93% of freshman students (451 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $2,629.00 a piece.
The following table shows scholarship and grant allocations by income for first-year students receiving any form of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 15.20% | $35,011.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 10.47% | $33,146.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 16.02% | $31,953.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 13.35% | $30,102.00 |
| Income 110k + | 25.46% | $28,446.00 |
The table above shows students who are obtaining Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more here.
Of the 487 undergraduate students at Bridgewater College around 100% (487 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $31,150.00.
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