by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of students will not be asked to pay the complete price tag of a school. Rather, they are presented a financial aid deal that includes a mix of loans, grants, scholarships, and possibly work-study opportunities. The total cost of going to DSDT can seem overpowering, but remember that the majority of students are given some form of financial assistance.
Just what financing solutions does DSDT provide, and just what are you going to be eligible for? Keep scrolling for answers. Keep reading to discover how much school funding could be available to you.
Your financial aid package, which may contain grants and scholarships, will be determined on your financial need. Use the information below to understand how much financial assistance you may get from DSDT.
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 DSDT, 46% of new full-time first-years were awarded at least some aid some 82 students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 46% | $11,396 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 43% | $9,746 |
| Federal Pell grants | 12% | $3,419 |
| State/local grants | 14% | $4,880 |
| Federal student loans | 17% | $4,506 |
Because grants and scholarships do not have to be repaid, they are the most sought-after type of financial aid. At this school, roughly 37% of the undergraduate population received grant aid that averaged $7,479 (covering around 146 students).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 37% | $7,479 |
| Federal Pell grants | 16% | $3,475 |
| Federal student loans | 13% | $4,851 |
Since aid is largely need-based, the real cost of attendance falls steeply for lower-income families.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $25,919 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $22,699 |
Each figure is the net price after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
The median federal debt load at DSDT comes to $5,911 of federal student loans.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $5,911 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $6,333 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $67.14/mo |
Under a standard ten-year plan, the median graduate’s monthly payment lands near the figure above.
Federal data publishes pre-calculated indicators that summarize debt outcomes. DSDT.
The Stafford loan program is the largest source of federal direct loans to undergraduates. These figures summarize annual Stafford program activity at DSDT:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 81 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $371,453 |
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 | 176 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $2,435,004 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $13,835 |
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