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Cost of Attendance

Tuition$32,816
Room & Board (On Campus)$12,418
Required Fees$0
Books & Supplies$600
Total Cost$45,834

Financial Aid (2007-2008)

Needs Analysis Methodology: —
Undergrads who received merit-based aid: 30%
Average amount: $16,994
Determined to have financial need: 45%
Required financial aid forms:
FAFSA
School's own financial aid form

Need-Based Aid

Full-time students with financial need who received:
Percent Average
Amount
Any financial aid: 98% $24,294
Need-based scholarship/grant: 73% $12,854
Need-based loans or work-study aid: 89% $7,908
Need fully met: 46%



Financial Aid Criteria

Merit Based Need Based
Academics
Alumni affiliation
Art
Athletics
Job skills
ROTC
Leadership
Minority status
Music/drama
Religious affiliation
State/district residency

Financial Calculators

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