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 Saint Edward’s University can sound overwhelming, but bear in mind that many students get some type of financial aid.
Just what financing solutions does St. Edward’s University provide, and just what are you going to be eligible for? Keep scrolling for answers. Read on to see just how much financial aid could be open to you.
The amount of financial aid and scholarships you are eligible for will vary depending on your family’s income. The figures below will help you estimate the aid you might receive from Saint Edward’s University.
Financial assistance, available as scholarships, loans, and work-study, is a way schools lower the price of attendance so many students can enroll. However, some types of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will receive more than others.
Looking at the entering class at Saint Edward’s University, 98% of entering full-time freshmen got some type of financial assistance some 644 first-years).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 97% | $38,272 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 97% | $32,790 |
| Federal Pell grants | 48% | $5,958 |
| State/local grants | 51% | $4,614 |
| Federal student loans | 50% | $5,222 |
Grants and scholarships are the most valuable form of aid because, unlike loans, they never have to be repaid. Here, roughly 94% of undergrads got grants or scholarships worth on average $34,433 (for some 2575 awardees).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 94% | $34,433 |
| Federal Pell grants | 42% | $5,569 |
| Federal student loans | 48% | $6,239 |
Title-IV recipients living on campus saw average grant aid of $41,141.
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 | $19,556 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $21,415 |
| Over $75,000 | $31,359 |
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 | $25,578 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $23,636 |
To get a personalized net price estimate, try St. Edward’s University’s online cost calculator: stedwards.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx.
The median student at St. Edward’s University graduates with $20,000 of federal borrowing.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $20,000 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $24,803 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $262.95/mo |
Under a standard ten-year plan, the median graduate’s monthly payment lands near the figure above.
The median alone does not show how widely outcomes vary across the student body. The percentiles below describe the cumulative federal debt distribution for borrowers at St. Edward’s University.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $5,500 |
| 25th percentile | $9,910 |
| 75th percentile | $27,500 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $37,500 |
How much a student borrows depends heavily on family income, first-gen status, and dependency.
By Family Income
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $21,835 |
| Middle income | $21,500 |
| High income | $18,062 |
First-Generation Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $21,000 |
| Continuing-generation students | $19,500 |
Dependent vs Independent Students
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $19,500 |
| Independent students | $25,968 |
Federal data publishes pre-calculated indicators that summarize debt outcomes. St. Edward’s University.
Most undergraduate borrowing runs through the federal Stafford loan program. The totals below capture Stafford lending at St. Edward’s University:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 16814 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $451,039,254 |
GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance are the two federal aid programs targeted at military-affiliated students.
Post-9/11 GI Bill recipients
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 67 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $1,585,315 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $23,661 |
DoD Tuition Assistance activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 3 |
| Total DoD amount | $8,250 |
| Average DoD amount per recipient | $2,750 |
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