by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students attending Connecticut College can expect to receive financial assistance in various forms, such as scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs, making the cost of attendance more manageable.
Discover the financial aid possibilities at Conn College and learn what assistance you might qualify for by continuing to read.
$34,116.00 is the typical Connecticut College’s first year financial aid package. 98% 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 loan is not a legitimate college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. See how much student loan debt from Connecticut College you may end up taking on.
Financial awards given by a college or university to its students, known as institutional scholarships and grants, help to offset the cost of tuition and other education-related expenses. These awards fall into two categories: merit-based and need-based, and they do not need to be paid back. Merit-based institutional scholarships are granted to students who have shown outstanding academic accomplishments, special talents, or abilities in a particular field. Factors such as high school performance, standardized test results, or involvement in extracurricular activities often contribute to these scholarship decisions. Conversely, need-based institutional grants cater to students who demonstrate financial need. The awarded amount is typically based on the student’s family’s financial standing and is intended to cover the difference between the cost of attendance and the family’s ability to contribute. Colleges and universities might use data from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other financial aid forms to determine a student’s eligibility for need-based grants. Institutional scholarships and grants are a vital source of financial support for students, as they can significantly reduce the cost of attending college and help make higher education more accessible.
The following numbers apply to scholarships and grants largely offered by the school itself.
97% of incoming freshmen (491 total) were given scholarships at Connecticut College, averaging $33,204.00 per student. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 17% of first years (85 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $5,059.00 each.
The table following demonstrates grant and scholarship distributions by income level for freshmen getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 6.89% | $61,412.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 4.13% | $60,611.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 6.30% | $58,546.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 6.50% | $46,842.00 |
| Income 110k + | 20.47% | $28,856.00 |
The table above shows undergrads who are getting Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more here.
98% of the 508 undergraduates at Connecticut College receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 491 students getting an average of $34,116.00 per person.
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