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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dickinson College | 100 | $ 23,120 |
| Otis College of Art and Design | 95 | $ 16,302 |
| Whitman College | 46 | $ 15,746 |
| Florida Polytechnic University | 46 | $ 6,561 |
| Furman University | 45 | $ 29,744 |
| Ave Maria University | 43 | $ 12,009 |
| Augustana University - SD | 42 | $ 23,063 |
| Butler University | 42 | $ 21,534 |
| Quinnipiac University | 42 | $ 20,287 |
| Berklee College of Music | 39 | $ 19,183 |
| Oberlin College | 36 | $ 21,582 |
| Drury University | 35 | $ 17,587 |
| Lindenwood University | 35 | $ 7,810 |
| Washington & Jefferson College | 33 | $ 13,274 |
| The University of Findlay | 32 | $ 21,327 |
| Franciscan University of Steubenville | 32 | $ 8,521 |
| Millsaps College | 31 | $ 26,359 |
| Berry College | 31 | $ 21,079 |
| Goucher College | 30 | $ 26,947 |
| Beloit College | 29 | $ 40,919 |
| Tulane University | 29 | $ 18,812 |
| Kenyon College | 29 | $ 15,854 |
| College of Charleston | 29 | $ 13,287 |
| Bethel University - MN | 28 | $ 18,793 |
| Heidelberg University | 24 | $ 23,837 |
| University of Mount Union | 24 | $ 16,669 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology - Art & Design | 24 | $ 15,856 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology - Film & Animation | 24 | $ 15,856 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology - Photographic Arts & Sciences | 24 | $ 15,856 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology - Business | 24 | $ 15,856 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology - Computing & Information Sciences | 24 | $ 15,856 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology - Engineering | 24 | $ 15,856 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology - Engineering Technology | 24 | $ 15,856 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology - Health Sciences & Technology | 24 | $ 15,856 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology - Liberal Arts | 24 | $ 15,856 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology - Science | 24 | $ 15,856 |
| Murray State University | 23 | $ 9,931 |
| University of Northern Iowa | 22 | $ 4,317 |
| Walsh University | 20 | $ 16,989 |
| Wichita State University | 20 | $ 1,314 |
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