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.
Interested in understanding the financial aid resources available at Seattle U and your eligibility? Find the answers you seek below.
$26,710.00 is the typical Seattle University’s first year financial aid package. About 98% of first year students receive financial aid, most of which is in the form of grants and scholarships.
Loans are a part of financial aid plans, but the only true college discount is a scholarship or grant that you don’t have to repay.
A loan is not a legitimate college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. See how much student loan debt from Seattle University you may end up taking on.
Institutional scholarships and grants are financial aid awards given by colleges and universities to help students manage tuition costs and other education-related expenses. These awards, which do not need to be repaid, can be classified as merit-based or need-based. Students who excel academically, possess unique talents, or have specific skills can be eligible for merit-based institutional scholarships. Factors such as high school performance, standardized test scores, or participation in extracurricular activities often contribute to eligibility for these scholarships. Need-based institutional grants, on the other hand, are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need. The amount given is generally based on the student’s family’s financial situation, aiming to cover the gap between the cost of attendance and the family’s capacity to pay. To assess a student’s eligibility for need-based grants, colleges and universities may rely on information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other financial aid forms. Institutional scholarships and grants are essential for students, as they can substantially lower college expenses and make higher education more affordable.
The numbers below apply to scholarships and grants primarily provided by Seattle University.
97% of new students (893 total) were given scholarships at Seattle University, averaging $23,911.00 per student. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 20% of first-year students (183 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $8,771.00 per person.
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 | 8.46% | $38,135.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 5.97% | $35,984.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 7.27% | $31,363.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 10.30% | $28,015.00 |
| Income 110k + | 29.72% | $23,424.00 |
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.
894 Seattle U undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 98% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $26,710.00.
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