Over 150 of the world's leading higher education institutions trust Meadow
Sticker shock stops students from applying.
81
%
of students say cost is a top factor when choosing a school
57
%
of students choose colleges based on the financial aid experience
40
%
of low-income students don’t enroll due to complex aid that is hard to understand
The modern net price calculator built to boost enrollment and meet compliance effortlessly.
Accurate, personalized estimates for every student.
Attract students with a modern net price calculator built to be used.
Focus more on students with our hassle-free net price calculator.
Schools see immediate results
20
%
increase in applications
95
%
estimate accuracy
300
%
increase in estimates
74
%
completion rate
Launch in weeks – no IT needed.
1. Build
Submit your cost of attendance and financial aid methodology; we’ll customize your net price calculator.
2. Review
Test your net price calculator before launch; we’ll fine-tune it to exceed your expectations.
3. Launch
Go live, monitor performance, and boost traffic immediately with our marketing toolkit.
Schools enroll more with Meadow
The Wait is Over: How Meadow's NPC Empowered Colorado Mesa University to Overcome FAFSA Delays
"We decided - we are going to do this. We have to do this. Because if we don’t do something, too many families are going to be impacted. Too many students just won’t go to college."
Lindsey Campbell
Executive Director of Financial Aid, Advising, and Enrollment Colorado Mesa University
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have more questions? Get in touch
We understand that time is precious. That's why our net price calculator setup is streamlined to be hassle-free and efficient. Here's how it works:
- Brief Bi-weekly Meetings: Just 30 minutes every other week.
- Fast Configuration: You provide the data, we do the heavy lifting. After joint testing, you will be ready to go.
- Simple Integration: No IT support needed - we'll guide you through how to update a few links on your website
- User-Friendly Design: Our calculator is intuitive, requiring no training to get started.
Transitioning from free to paid can be challenging, but we're dedicated to making it worthwhile. Our net price calculator (NPC) stands out for its ease of use and high adoption rates, outperforming both DIY solutions and pricier alternatives on the market. Here’s why:
- High Utilization: A remarkable 74% of students use our NPC to get quick estimates, typically in just 3 minutes.
- Accurate for Everyone: Unlike other calculators, ours dynamically configures estimates for every type of student, ensuring continued accuracy as circumstances change.
We tailor our net price calculator to perfectly match your unique financial aid strategies. Whether you award scholarships based on advanced math courses and standardized test scores, or offer specific grants for students with families in ministry, we ensure every detail is covered. Our collaboration guarantees that your calculator reflects the full spectrum of your aid offerings.
Our partners span a diverse spectrum of educational institutions—from public to private, nonprofit to for-profit, and from community colleges to traditional four-year universities, including some graduate programs. We cater to schools of all sizes, from those with fewer than 500 students to those with up to 70,000.
You will gain access to two crucial data sources:
- Insightful Dashboard: Get a comprehensive view of your application funnel, including applicant demographics, timing, completion rates, and more.
- Prospective Student Data: Receive detailed information from students who opt-in, such as their inputs, Estimated Family Contribution (EFC), Student Aid Index (SAI), net price, and contact details for direct follow-up.
Additionally, we will meet quarterly to review and strategize based on your data insights.
Institutions partnering with Meadow experience fewer inquiries, conduct more targeted outreach, and achieve higher enrollments. Our partners benefit from impressive outcomes:
- 74% Completion Rates: High engagement from prospective students.
- 95% Estimate Accuracy: Reliable financial insights.
- 20% Increase in Applications: More prospects taking action.
- 300% Increase in Estimates: Expanded interest and interaction.
Yes, we are WCAG 2.1 certified and can provide our VPAT documentation. Moreover, we are proud to offer the only net price calculator available in Spanish, removing language barriers and broadening access for all students.
We streamline the setup and updating process of your net price calculator to ensure ease and efficiency. At Meadow, updates are always free, as we strive to keep your NPC consistently accurate. Beyond our quarterly check-ins, you are welcome to contact us anytime for updates, which we typically complete within 1 to 5 business days.
We’d love to discuss your specific needs to tailor our approach. Our NPC is competitively priced to offer you the best value.
