by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of students are not billed 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 sum total of attendance at Hilbert College can sound overwhelming, but bear in mind that many students get some type of financial aid.
Just what financing solutions does Hilbert College provide, and just what are you going to be eligible for? Keep scrolling for answers. Keep reading to find out how much school funding will be available to you.
The amount of financial aid and scholarships you are eligible for will vary depending on your family’s income. Continue reading to find information to help you understand just how much assistance you can expect to receive from Hilbert College.
Colleges use loans, grants, scholarships and work-study to minimize what students actually pay out of pocket. However, some types of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will receive more than others.
For freshmen starting at Hilbert College, 100% of first-year full-time students received aid of some kind around 238 first-years).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 100% | $20,038 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 94% | $16,559 |
| Federal Pell grants | 55% | $5,176 |
| State/local grants | 58% | $2,728 |
| Federal student loans | 71% | $8,384 |
Unlike loans, grants and scholarships are gift aid that does not need to be paid back, making them the most desirable form of assistance. At this school, approximately 82% of undergraduate students received gift aid averaging $15,094 (covering around 767 students).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 82% | $15,094 |
| Federal Pell grants | 48% | $5,130 |
| Federal student loans | 73% | $8,922 |
On-campus students receiving title-IV aid were awarded grants averaging $19,391.
The figures below show the average net price — cost after all grant and scholarship aid — broken out by family income.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $20,112 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $23,681 |
| Over $75,000 | $23,637 |
Each amount is the average cost remaining once grant aid is subtracted, by income band.
Net price is the cost remaining after grant and scholarship aid is subtracted from the sticker price, and it is the most useful single number for estimating real cost.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $22,723 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $22,100 |
For a customized cost estimate, visit Hilbert College’s official net price calculator: www.hilbert.edu/admissions-financial-aid/financial-aid/net-price-calculator.
Graduating students at Hilbert College carry a median federal student debt of $15,000 of federal borrowing.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $15,000 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $24,750 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $262.39/mo |
That monthly figure reflects the median graduate debt repaid on a standard 10-year federal schedule.
Percentiles reveal the spread — half of all borrowers fall between the 25th and 75th percentiles. The four reference points below map the debt distribution at Hilbert College.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $4,750 |
| 25th percentile | $9,393 |
| 75th percentile | $27,000 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $36,000 |
Outcomes differ by income bracket, by first-generation status, and by whether a student is financially dependent.
Median Debt by Income Bracket
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $14,023 |
| Middle income | $15,000 |
| High income | $17,107 |
First-Generation Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $15,299 |
| Continuing-generation students | $15,000 |
By Dependency Status
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $15,000 |
| Independent students | $17,750 |
These indicators are derived from the underlying debt data and summarize the overall picture at Hilbert College.
Stafford loans make up the bulk of federal direct lending to undergraduates. The totals below capture Stafford lending at Hilbert College:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 5204 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $101,572,025 |
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 | 28 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $477,439 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $17,051 |
DoD program volume
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 0 |
| Total DoD amount | $0 |
References
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