by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students attending University of San Francisco can expect to receive financial assistance in various forms, such as scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs, making the cost of attendance more manageable.
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 San Francisco average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $26,504.00. Approximately 90% of incoming freshmen obtain financial assistance, with the majority being offered as grants and scholarships.
Student loans come included in financial aid packages, however, the only true discount off of the price of college is a grant or scholarship that you do not need to pay back.
Student debt should be thought of as an “outcome” rather than “aid”. Read more about student loan debt at University of San Francisco.
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 University of San Francisco.
90% of incoming freshmen (1163 total) were given scholarships at University of San Francisco, averaging $22,900.00 per student. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 26% of first-year students (333 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $6,675.00 per person.
The table following demonstrates grant and scholarship distributions by income level for freshmen getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 13.32% | $37,964.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 5.81% | $37,993.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 9.14% | $33,169.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 7.13% | $30,349.00 |
| Income 110k + | 20.29% | $20,788.00 |
The table above displays undergrads who are getting Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more here.
1166 USFCA undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 90% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $26,504.00.
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