For the 2022-23 academic year, Robert Morris University raised tuition by 3%, as indicated in the latest available information, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private nonprofit institution paid $33,767 this year, an increase of $997 from the $32,770 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 81% of the undergraduate students at the university are residents of Pennsylvania, while around 18% come from other states.
Data reveals that 99% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at Robert Morris University in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. A total of 583 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $14.5 million, and 414 students obtained student loans exceeding $4.3 million.
Across the entire undergraduate body, 2,568 students received grants or scholarships totaling $54.3 million. Additionally, 1,597 students borrowed $10.2 million in federal student loans.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Robert Morris University in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 178 | 30% | $927,706 | $5,212 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 259 | 44% | $983,299 | $3,797 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 580 | 98% | $12.6 million | $21,742 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 583 | 99% | $14.5 million | $24,908 |
| Federal student loans | 395 | 67% | $2 million | $5,168 |
| Other student loans | 133 | 23% | $2.3 million | $17,262 |
| Student loan aid | 414 | 70% | $4.3 million | $10,477 |
| Total student aid | 583 | 99% | $18.9 million | $32,347 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
