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.
Discover the financial aid possibilities at Whitman and learn what assistance you might qualify for by continuing to read.
$30,543.00 is the typical Whitman College’s first year financial aid package. Financial aid is provided to about 91% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming in the form of grants and scholarships.
A financial aid package includes loans, grants, and scholarships. However, student loans have to be paid back, so they aren’t a true discount.
A college loan is not a true college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. Find out how much student loan debt from Whitman College you may end up taking on.
Colleges and universities offer institutional scholarships and grants as financial assistance to help students cover tuition fees and other educational costs. These awards, which do not require repayment, can be merit-based or need-based. Merit-based institutional scholarships recognize students who have exceptional academic records, special talents, or skills in particular areas. Eligibility for these scholarships often depends on factors such as a student’s high school performance, standardized test scores, or involvement in extracurricular activities. In contrast, need-based institutional grants are designed for students who show financial need. The amount awarded usually depends on the student’s family’s financial condition and aims.
The following numbers pertain to assistance that is supplied by Whitman College.
89% of new students (379 total) were offered scholarships at Whitman College, averaging $29,406.00 per person. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
As well as scholarships, 14% of freshmen (61 total) received a federal grant, for about $5,934.00 a person.
The table below demonstrates scholarship and grant allocations by income level for freshmen receiving any type of federal Title IV assistance, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 7.76% | $53,330.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 4.00% | $51,152.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 5.41% | $41,382.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 9.41% | $40,073.00 |
| Income 110k + | 27.53% | $22,301.00 |
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.
380 Whitman undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 91% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $30,543.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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