by our College Data Analytics TeamMost college students will not be charged the full price tag of a school. Instead, they will be offered a financial aid package that includes a combination of loans, grants, scholarships and possibly work-study opportunities.
Discover the financial aid possibilities at WCU and learn what assistance you might qualify for by continuing to read.
Western Carolina University average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $5,185.00. 85% of first-year students are awarded financial aid, primarily comprising loans.
Student loans come included in financial aid packages, however, the only true discount off of the price of college is a grant or scholarship that you do not need to pay back.
Concerned about the loans that may be included in your financial aid package? See the average amount of debt per student at Western Carolina University.
As well as scholarships, 52% of freshmen (1087 total) obtained a federal grant, for about $4,141.00 a piece.
These grants and scholarships are made up of mainly federal grants, plus some state and local awards.
52% of first-year students at Western Carolina University (1087 total) got a federal grant, averaging $4,141.00.
The table below shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 15.83% | $9,157.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 9.36% | $6,837.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 11.61% | $3,761.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 9.02% | $1,420.00 |
| Income 110k + | 4.17% | $605.00 |
The table above shows undergrads who are getting Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more here.
Of the 2084 undergraduate students at Western Carolina University around 85% (1493 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $5,185.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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