Financial Aid at Western Illinois
Financial Aid Amount Received
$8,341 (59.22% of tuition)
Percent of Financial Aid Received
97% of 5,309 students
5,251 undergraduate students (97% of all students) have received grants, scholarships, and/or federal student loans at Western Illinois University. The percentage of students who received financial aid much higher compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois.
Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Chicago State University and Concordia University-Chicago, the percentage of students who received financial aid is higher (the average of the schools is 87.90%).
Undergraduate Financial Aid by Type
The average amount of grants of scholarship aid is $8,341 and the average loan amount is $6,993. The average financial aid amount is 59.22% of tuition & fees based on out-of-state rate (tuition & fees: $14,085).
| Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 5,251 | 97% | $43,799,293 | $8,341 |
| Pell Grants | 2,376 | 44% | $11,773,923 | $4,955 |
| Federal Students Loans | 2,706 | 50% | $18,923,515 | $6,993 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid Comparison Chart
First-time (full-time) Undergraduate Students Financial Aid
For the full-time, first-time undergraduate students (freshmen, in most cases), 847 students have received one or more types of financial aid at Western Illinois University.
The average amount of federal, state, local or institutional grant aid is $15,632 and the average amount of student loans awarded to full-time first-time undergraduate students is $6,076.
The following table shows the financial data by type of aid at Western Illinois University.
First-time Undergraduate Financial Aid by Type
| Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 847 | 94% | - | - |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 847 | 94% | $13,240,667 | $15,632 |
| Federal Grants | 847 | 94% | $4,230,581 | $4,995 |
| Pell Grants | 487 | 54% | $2,405,714 | $4,940 |
| Other Federal Grants | 840 | 93% | $1,824,867 | $2,172 |
| State/Local Grants | 493 | 54% | $2,611,690 | $5,298 |
| Institutional Grants | 843 | 93% | $6,398,396 | $7,590 |
| Student Loans | 404 | 45% | $2,454,698 | $6,076 |
| Federal Student Loans | 398 | 44% | $2,130,000 | $5,352 |
| Other Student Loans | 37 | 4% | $324,698 | $8,776 |
Financial Aid by Income Level
The following table summarizes the number of schools receiving financial aid and its average amount by income levels at Western Illinois University.
| Income Level | # of Students | # of Students Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Income Level | - | - | $9,526,325 | $15,049 |
| 0 - $30,000 | 268 | 268 | $4,519,929 | $16,865 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 124 | 124 | $2,237,939 | $18,048 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 92 | 92 | $1,386,409 | $15,070 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 68 | 68 | $668,836 | $9,836 |
| $110,001 - more | 81 | 81 | $713,212 | $8,805 |
Number of Students by Living Arrangement (Freshmen)
At Western Illinois University, 748 full-time/first-time students live on-campus such as dormitory and campus-owned apartments, and 36 students live off-campus. In addition, 63 students live with their family.
| # of Students | |
|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 748 |
| Living Off-Campus | 36 |
| Living with Family | 63 |
| Un-known | 0 |