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.
University of Missouri - Columbia average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $9,957.00. 93% of reshman students get 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.
Worried about the student loans that might be part of a financing offer? View the average amount of debt per student at University of Missouri - Columbia.
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 following numbers pertain to assistance that is supplied by University of Missouri - Columbia.
82% of incoming freshmen (4398 total) were given scholarships at University of Missouri - Columbia, averaging $8,775.00 per student. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 45% of first years (2411 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $3,592.00 each.
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 | 7.54% | $15,897.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 5.34% | $15,516.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 7.09% | $13,187.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 5.08% | $6,946.00 |
| Income 110k + | 8.45% | $4,111.00 |
The table above shows students who are receiving Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more.
93% of the 5373 undergraduates at University of Missouri - Columbia receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 4704 students getting an average of $9,957.00 per person.
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