by our College Data Analytics TeamMost 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 Robert Morris University can sound overwhelming, but bear in mind that many students get some type of financial aid.
What financial aid options can RMU offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep reading for more information. Keep reading to see how much school funding could be available to you.
Eligibility for aid and scholarships is driven mostly by your household’s income and need. The information provided on this page can help you determine how much aid you may receive from Robert Morris University.
Financial aid, in the form of loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships, is one way colleges reduce the cost of attendance so most students can actually afford to attend. Keep in mind that certain forms of assistance are more beneficial than others, and aid amounts differ from student to student.
For freshmen starting at Robert Morris University, 92% of new full-time first-years were awarded at least some aid roughly 702 first-years).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 92% | $27,629 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 91% | $23,543 |
| Federal Pell grants | 35% | $5,391 |
| State/local grants | 39% | $4,572 |
| Federal student loans | 59% | $5,515 |
Because grants and scholarships do not have to be repaid, they are the most sought-after type of financial aid. Across the undergraduate body at RMU, about 69% of undergrads got grants or scholarships worth on average $24,436 (among about 2599 awardees).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 69% | $24,436 |
| Federal Pell grants | 23% | $5,168 |
| Federal student loans | 41% | $6,387 |
Among title-IV aid recipients living on campus, grant and scholarship aid averaged $28,618.
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 | $21,048 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $20,784 |
| Over $75,000 | $29,236 |
Remember these are net prices — what families pay after gift aid, not before.
After grants and scholarships come off the published price, what remains is the net price — the best estimate of true out-of-pocket cost.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $23,003 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $25,747 |
To project your own net price, use RMU’s official net price calculator: www.rmu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/net-price-calculator.
Graduating students at RMU carry a median federal student debt of $23,250 in federal student debt.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $23,250 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $26,950 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $285.71/mo |
Spreading the median graduate debt over a standard 10-year repayment schedule works out to roughly the monthly payment shown above.
A single median figure conceals how much debt outcomes differ student to student. Use the percentiles below to see the debt range at RMU.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $5,250 |
| 25th percentile | $9,500 |
| 75th percentile | $27,000 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $35,000 |
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 | $23,189 |
| Middle income | $23,250 |
| High income | $23,250 |
First-Generation Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $23,250 |
| Continuing-generation students | $23,000 |
Dependent vs Independent Students
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $23,250 |
| Independent students | $21,686 |
Federal data publishes pre-calculated indicators that summarize debt outcomes. RMU.
Most undergraduate borrowing runs through the federal Stafford loan program. The annual Stafford volume below reflects program activity at RMU:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 18584 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $441,243,272 |
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.
GI Bill volume
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 118 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $2,473,519 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $20,962 |
DoD Tuition Assistance activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 16 |
| Total DoD amount | $33,250 |
| Average DoD amount per recipient | $2,078 |
References
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