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.
The amount of financial assistance and scholarships or grants you can get varies based on your circumstances. Keep reading to learn more to help you to know just how much aid and scholarships to expect from WCUPA.
$6,544.00 is the typical West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s first year financial aid package. 85% of first-year students are awarded financial aid, primarily comprising loans.
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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
As well as scholarships, 41% of first-year students (1167 total) got a federal grant, for about $3,891.00 per person.
The numbers and the graph following pertain to primarily federal grants, plus some local and state grants.
41% of first years at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1167 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $3,891.00.
The table shows scholarship and grant allocations by income for first-year students receiving any type of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 11.22% | $10,396.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 7.24% | $9,789.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 8.32% | $7,029.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 6.82% | $2,671.00 |
| Income 110k + | 7.90% | $761.00 |
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.
1847 WCUPA undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 85% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $6,544.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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