by our College Data Analytics TeamFinancial aid in the form of loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships is one way colleges reduce the cost of attendance so most students can actually afford to attend.
The amount of financial assistance and scholarships or grants you can get varies based on your circumstances. Keep reading to learn more to help you to know just how much aid and scholarships to expect from Dickinson.
$36,341.00 is the typical Dickinson College’s first year financial aid package. 83% of first-year students are awarded financial aid, primarily comprising grants and scholarships.
Financial aid helps decrease the expense, or the “sticker” price of the school. But keep in mind that the only real discounts off the cost of college are in the form of grants and scholarships.
Student debt really should be considered to be an added expense and not as “aid” or a “discount”. Find more about student loan debt at Dickinson College.
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 numbers below apply to scholarships and grants primarily provided by Dickinson College.
81% of new students (369 total) were offered scholarships at Dickinson College, averaging $35,281.00 per person. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 11% of first-year students (51 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $6,101.00 per person.
The next table shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any form of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 3.97% | $60,921.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 3.97% | $61,623.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 5.30% | $54,350.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 9.49% | $48,230.00 |
| Income 110k + | 32.45% | $32,263.00 |
The table above displays undergrads who are getting Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more here.
83% of the 453 undergraduates at Dickinson College receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 369 students getting an average of $36,341.00 per person.
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