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How many students are received any financial aid at Western Kentucky University?

For the academic year 2022-2023, total 2,768 full-time, first-time students (99% of all freshmen) awarded any student financial aid. The headcount includes the number of full-time, first-time degree seeking beginning undergraduate students.

For all undergraduate students, total 12,503 students (85% of all students) received grants or scholarships and the average grant amount is $8,499. In addition, 5,603 students received student loans and the average loan amount is $6,303.

Below tables show the number and amount by source of financial aid at Western Kentucky University.
All Undergraduate Student Financial Aid at Western Kentucky University
Type of AidNumber Receiving AidPercent Receiving AidAverage Amount of Aid Received
Federal, state, local, institutional or other grant aid12,50385%$8,499
Pell Grants4,26729%$4,630
Federal Student Loans5,60338%$6,303
Beginning Students (Freshmen) Financial Aid at Western Kentucky University
Type of AidNumber Receiving AidPercent Receiving AidAverage Amount of Aid Received
Any Student Financial Aid2,76899%-
Grants or Scholarship from All Sources2,76199%$10,260
Federal Grants99236%$4,859
Pell Grants99135%$4,776
Other Federal Grants1796%$486
State/Local Grants1,98371%$3,146
Institutional Grants2,63994%$6,544
Student Loans1,43551%$6,581
Federal Student Loans1,40150%$5,115
Other Student Loans2097%$10,902

What is the Financial aid?

Federal Work Study, grants, loans to students (government and/or private), assistantships, scholarships, fellowships, tuition waivers, tuition discounts, employer aid (tuition reimbursement) and other monies (other than from relatives/friends) provided to students to meet expenses. This excludes loans to parents.

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