by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students will not be asked to pay the full sticker price of a school. Rather, they are offered a financial aid plan that includes a mix of loans, grants, scholarships, and possibly work-study opportunities. The price tag of going to Center for Ultrasound Research & Education can appear overpowering, but remember that the majority of students obtain some kind of financial assistance.
What financing options does CURE offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for more information. Scroll down to discover what amount of financial assistance could be accessible to you.
Eligibility for aid and scholarships is driven mostly by your household’s income and need. Continue reading to find information to help you understand just how much assistance you can expect to receive from Center for Ultrasound Research & Education.
Through a mix of loans, grants, work-study and scholarships, schools bring down the effective cost so more students can attend. Bear in mind that not all aid is equal, and the amount any one student receives can vary widely.
For freshmen starting at Center for Ultrasound Research & Education, 100% of new full-time first-years were awarded at least some aid some 105 new students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 100% | $3,702 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 0% | — |
| Federal Pell grants | 100% | $3,702 |
| State/local grants | 0% | — |
| Federal student loans | 63% | $8,855 |
Grants and scholarships are the most valuable form of aid because, unlike loans, they never have to be repaid. At CURE, around 65% of undergraduates were awarded an average grant or scholarship of $4,145 (across roughly 186 undergraduates).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 65% | $4,145 |
| Federal Pell grants | 65% | $4,145 |
| Federal student loans | 63% | $8,971 |
Among title-IV aid recipients living on campus, grant and scholarship aid averaged $3,702.
How much a family pays depends heavily on income, because most aid is awarded on the basis of financial need.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $48,128 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $49,821 |
| Over $75,000 | $50,429 |
Remember these are net prices — what families pay after gift aid, not before.
The net price represents the average annual cost a title-IV-receiving student pays after grant aid is subtracted from the full cost of attendance.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $43,250 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $48,634 |
For an estimate tailored to your family circumstances, see CURE’s NPC: www.cure.edu/calculator.
The middle student in the debt distribution at CURE owes $10,000 in federal loans.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $10,000 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $14,635 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $155.16/mo |
That monthly figure reflects the median graduate debt repaid on a standard 10-year federal schedule.
Outcomes differ by income bracket, by first-generation status, and by whether a student is financially dependent.
By Family Income
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $9,500 |
The figure below distills the debt data into a single burden category for CURE.
The Stafford loan program is the largest source of federal direct loans to undergraduates. The annual Stafford volume below reflects program activity at CURE:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 306 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $3,014,576 |
If you are a veteran or active-duty service member, the GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance are the primary federal programs you can use at this school.
Post-9/11 GI Bill recipients
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 4 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $69,900 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $17,475 |
DoD Tuition Assistance activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 0 |
| Total DoD amount | $0 |
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