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.
What financial aid options does Widener offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for answers.
Widener University average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $30,113.00. A significant 98% of freshmen benefit from financial aid, with the main type being 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.
We feel that loan debt ought to be regarded as a consequence instead of true financial aid. Learn more on student loan debt at Widener University.
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 next numbers refer to grants and scholarships mainly supplied by the college itself.
95% of incoming freshmen (690 total) were given scholarships at Widener University, averaging $28,605.00 per student. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 26% of first years (187 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $5,054.00 each.
The following table displays scholarship and grant allocations by family income for freshman students receiving any kind of federal Title IV assistance, such as Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 11.00% | $33,453.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 7.43% | $31,611.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 12.65% | $31,829.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 12.93% | $32,683.00 |
| Income 110k + | 40.44% | $29,526.00 |
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.
Of the 727 undergraduate students at Widener University around 98% (704 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $30,113.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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