by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of college students don’t pay the full price for their education, as financial aid packages, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities, help to offset the costs.
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.
$6,089.00 is the typical University of Kansas’s first year financial aid package. Financial aid is provided to about 85% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming in the form of loans.
Financial aid helps lower the cost, or the full retail price of the institution. But bear in mind that the only true college discount is scholarships & grants.
Worried about the student loans that might be part of a financing offer? View the average amount of debt per student at University of Kansas.
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 numbers below apply to scholarships and grants primarily provided by University of Kansas.
68% of first-year students (2777 total) were offered scholarships at University of Kansas, averaging $9,469.00 per person. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 25% of freshman students (1015 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $5,186.00 a piece.
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 | 6.19% | $10,538.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 4.14% | $9,916.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 4.61% | $7,618.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 3.47% | $3,400.00 |
| Income 110k + | 6.21% | $2,043.00 |
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.
3080 KU undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 85% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $6,089.00.
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