by our College Data Analytics TeamRather than paying the full sticker price for a college education, most students receive a financial aid package that eases the burden with scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study options, while the amount and type of aid may vary among students.
Uncover the various financial aid options provided by SLU and determine which ones you may be eligible for by continuing your exploration.
Saint Louis University average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $34,316.00. Approximately 98% of incoming freshmen obtain financial assistance, with the majority being offered as grants and scholarships.
A financial aid package includes loans, grants, and scholarships. However, student loans have to be paid back, so they aren’t a true discount.
Student debt should be thought of as an “outcome” rather than “aid”. Read more about student loan debt at Saint Louis University.
Institutional scholarships and grants refer to financial aid provided directly by a college or university to support students in covering their educational expenses. These awards can be either merit-based or need-based and do not require repayment. Merit-based institutional scholarships reward students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements, talents, or skills in specific areas. Such scholarships often take into account a student’s high school performance, standardized test scores, or extracurricular activities. On the other hand, need-based institutional grants are allocated to students who exhibit financial need. The amount awarded is usually determined by the student’s family’s financial circumstances and aims to cover the difference between the cost of attendance and the family’s capacity to pay. To assess eligibility for need-based grants, colleges and universities may use information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other financial aid forms. Institutional scholarships and grants play a crucial role in assisting students, as they can considerably lower the cost of college and make higher education more attainable.
The following numbers pertain to assistance that is supplied by Saint Louis University.
98% of new students (1866 total) were given scholarships at Saint Louis University, averaging $32,545.00 per student. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
As well as scholarships, 40% of freshmen (758 total) received a federal grant, for about $3,994.00 a person.
The next table displays grant and scholarship distributions by family income for freshman students getting any kind of federally-funded Title IV aid, such as Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 7.70% | $46,839.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 6.91% | $45,220.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 9.01% | $42,750.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 9.70% | $37,920.00 |
| Income 110k + | 28.84% | $30,160.00 |
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.
1866 SLU undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 98% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $34,316.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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