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.
However, some types of financial aid are definitely more desireable than others, and some students will receive more aid than others.Find out more by scrolling down the page.
$48,254.00 is the typical Hamilton College’s first year financial aid package. About 61% of first year students receive financial aid, most of which is in the form of 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.
A student loan isn’t a genuine college price reduction, but rather an additional cost consideration. Discover how much student loan debt from Hamilton College you could end up dealing with.
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 numbers below apply to scholarships and grants primarily provided by Hamilton College.
55% of first-year students (260 total) were offered scholarships at Hamilton College, averaging $45,667.00 per person. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 22% of freshman students (102 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $5,824.00 a piece.
The table below shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 11.42% | $63,380.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 6.77% | $65,363.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 5.92% | $58,869.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 7.19% | $48,029.00 |
| Income 110k + | 15.01% | $30,873.00 |
The table above displays undergrads who are obtaining Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more here.
262 Hamilton undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 61% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $48,254.00.
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