16 October 2016
Colleges With Generous Merit Aid
Schools offering merit aid to 20% or more of incoming freshmen
In search of schools with generous merit scholarship programs?
Look no further.
Here we've compiled a list of competitive 4-year institutions that offer merit aid to 20% or more of undergraduates. Merit awards are typically not based on financial need but rather on academic performance and other qualities deemed desirable by the institution. As such, they can make college more affordable for academically gifted students—especially those that are unlikely to qualify for need-based financial aid.
Most of these schools automatically consider you for merit scholarships when you submit your application.
Colleges and Universities Offering Generous Merit Aid
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| School | % Undergrads w/ Merit Aid | Merit Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Furman University | 46 | $ 26,764 |
| Butler University | 44 | $ 20,213 |
| Ave Maria University | 43 | $ 12,009 |
| Quinnipiac University | 42 | $ 20,287 |
| Whitman College | 42 | $ 16,330 |
| Tulane University | 33 | $ 18,997 |
| Oberlin College | 33 | $ 18,794 |
| The University of Findlay | 32 | $ 21,327 |
| Franciscan University of Steubenville | 32 | $ 8,521 |
| Millsaps College | 31 | $ 26,359 |
| Berry College | 31 | $ 21,079 |
| Beloit College | 30 | $ 40,142 |
| Goucher College | 30 | $ 26,947 |
| Kenyon College | 29 | $ 15,854 |
| College of Charleston | 29 | $ 13,287 |
| Washington & Jefferson College | 26 | $ 31,577 |
| Bethel University - MN | 26 | $ 18,016 |
| Heidelberg University | 24 | $ 23,837 |
| Dickinson College | 24 | $ 21,542 |
| University of Mount Union | 24 | $ 16,669 |
| Ohio State University - Marion | 24 | $ 2,252 |
| Walsh University | 20 | $ 16,989 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 20 | $ 14,147 |
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