by our College Data Analytics TeamA lot of students will never be charged 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 University of the West can seem overpowering, but remember that the majority of students are given some form of financial assistance.
What financing options does UWest offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for more information. Scroll down to see what amount of financial assistance could be accessible 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 University of the West.
Through a mix of loans, grants, work-study and scholarships, schools bring down the effective cost so more students can attend. Keep in mind that certain forms of assistance are more beneficial than others, and aid amounts differ from student to student.
Looking at the entering class at University of the West, 100% of entering full-time freshmen got some type of financial assistance roughly 4 first-years).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 100% | $9,445 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 100% | $2,742 |
| Federal Pell grants | 50% | $5,547 |
| State/local grants | 75% | $4,954 |
| Federal student loans | 25% | $2,722 |
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, roughly 83% of undergraduates were awarded an average grant or scholarship of $12,625 (across roughly 44 awardees).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 83% | $12,625 |
| Federal Pell grants | 28% | $6,005 |
| Federal student loans | 19% | $6,873 |
For on-campus title-IV students, average grant aid came to $14,433.
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 | $7,860 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $11,639 |
| Over $75,000 | $24,245 |
These figures reflect what title-IV aid recipients pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied.
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 | $6,845 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $11,137 |
For an estimate tailored to your family circumstances, see UWest’s official net price calculator: www.uwest.edu/net-price-calculator/.
The median student at UWest graduates with $15,000 of cumulative federal debt.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $15,000 |
Federal data publishes pre-calculated indicators that summarize debt outcomes. UWest.
Stafford loans are the federal government’s primary direct undergraduate lending program. Below is the annual Stafford program activity at UWest:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 298 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $9,094,135 |
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 activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 3 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $27,714 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $9,238 |
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