by our College Data Analytics TeamFinancial aid in the form of loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships is one way colleges reduce the cost of attendance so most students can actually afford to attend.
However, some types of financial aid are definitely more desireable than others, and some students will receive more aid than others.Find out more by scrolling down the page.
$5,625.00 is the typical University of Wisconsin - Whitewater’s first year financial aid package. Approximately 80% of incoming freshmen obtain financial assistance, with the majority being offered as loans.
Financial aid helps decrease the expense, or the “sticker” price of the school. But keep in mind that the only real discounts off the cost of college are in the form of grants and scholarships.
A college loan is not a true college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. Find out how much student loan debt from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater you may end up taking on.
As well as scholarships, 28% of first-year students (588 total) got a federal grant, for about $4,689.00 per person.
The stats and the chart following pertain to primarily grants from federal sources, plus some local and state grants.
28% of first-year students at University of Wisconsin - Whitewater (588 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $4,689.00.
The next table demonstrates grant and scholarship distributions by income level for freshmen getting any form of federally-funded Title IV aid, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 9.69% | $10,109.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 6.73% | $7,862.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 9.98% | $4,026.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 5.57% | $999.00 |
| Income 110k + | 2.96% | $437.00 |
The table above displays undergrads who are obtaining Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more here.
1148 UW - Whitewater undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 80% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $5,625.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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