by our College Data Analytics TeamMost 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 price of attendance at Smith Chason College can feel overwhelming, but bear in mind that many students receive some sort of financial aid.
What financing options does West Coast Ultrasound Institute offer you, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for more information. 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 Smith Chason College.
Financial assistance, available as scholarships, loans, and work-study, is a way schools lower the price of attendance so many students can enroll. Bear in mind that not all aid is equal, and the amount any one student receives can vary widely.
Looking at the entering class at Smith Chason College, 94% of the incoming full-time class was awarded financial aid (about 218 freshmen).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 71% | $6,731 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 0% | — |
| Federal Pell grants | 69% | $6,574 |
| State/local grants | 2% | $4,612 |
| Federal student loans | 89% | $8,815 |
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 West Coast Ultrasound Institute, some 78% of undergraduates were awarded grant or scholarship aid averaging $5,805 (across approximately 1730 undergraduates).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 78% | $5,805 |
| Federal Pell grants | 59% | $7,060 |
| Federal student loans | 85% | $11,097 |
For on-campus title-IV students, average grant aid came to $5,094.
Need-based aid means lower-income families typically pay far less than the sticker price suggests.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $34,304 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $33,806 |
| Over $75,000 | $34,869 |
Each figure is the net price after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
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 | $34,367 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $34,402 |
For a personalized estimate based on your family’s financial situation, use West Coast Ultrasound Institute’s net price calculator: smithchason.edu/financial-aid/?tab=5.
The median student at West Coast Ultrasound Institute graduates with $16,640 in federal loans.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $16,640 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $21,397 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $226.84/mo |
The 10-year payment estimate assumes a standard federal repayment plan and the median graduate debt amount.
Percentiles reveal the spread — half of all borrowers fall between the 25th and 75th percentiles. The percentiles below describe the cumulative federal debt distribution for borrowers at West Coast Ultrasound Institute.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $3,500 |
| 25th percentile | $9,500 |
| 75th percentile | $20,000 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $24,418 |
Debt outcomes are not uniform — they shift with income, first-generation status, and dependency.
Median Debt by Income Bracket
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $16,640 |
| Middle income | $16,640 |
| High income | $17,597 |
First-Generation Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $16,640 |
| Continuing-generation students | $19,071 |
Dependency-Status Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $14,799 |
| Independent students | $18,326 |
The Department of Education computes summary indicators that describe debt outcomes at a glance. West Coast Ultrasound Institute.
The Stafford program is the federal direct-loan vehicle most undergraduates use. These figures summarize annual Stafford program activity at West Coast Ultrasound Institute:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 7866 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $130,532,253 |
GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance are the two federal aid programs targeted at military-affiliated students.
Post-9/11 GI Bill activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 69 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $1,306,052 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $18,928 |
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