Colleges With Generous Merit Aid
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel University - MN | 98 | $ 20,307 |
| Furman University | 49 | $ 31,853 |
| Butler University | 45 | $ 22,077 |
| Quinnipiac University | 42 | $ 20,287 |
| Oberlin College | 36 | $ 21,582 |
| Beloit College | 34 | $ 42,830 |
| Kenyon College | 33 | $ 19,471 |
| College of Charleston | 33 | $ 13,185 |
| Berry College | 31 | $ 21,079 |
| Millsaps College | 30 | $ 29,508 |
| Dickinson College | 30 | $ 26,804 |
| Goucher College | 29 | $ 33,532 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology - Art & Design | 28 | $ 18,804 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology - Film & Animation | 28 | $ 18,804 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology - Photographic Arts & Sciences | 28 | $ 18,804 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology - Business | 28 | $ 18,804 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology - Computing & Information Sciences | 28 | $ 18,804 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology - Engineering | 28 | $ 18,804 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology - Engineering Technology | 28 | $ 18,804 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology - Health Sciences & Technology | 28 | $ 18,804 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology - Liberal Arts | 28 | $ 18,804 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology - Science | 28 | $ 18,804 |
| Tulane University | 23 | $ 17,104 |