Scholarship Statistics (Pell & Need-Based Grants) (2026 stats)
TL;DR
Median need-based grant (Pell) receipt rate: 39.8%; Average Pell award (national): $4,000.
Key Facts
- Median need-based grant (Pell) receipt rate: 39.8%
- Average Pell award (national): $4,000
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Need-Based Grant (Pell) Rates by Institution Type
Scholarship / Grant Receipt (Pell Proxy)
Pell grant usage varies by institution type, with Private For-profit institutions having the highest rate at 55.0%.
Percentage of students receiving Pell grants broken down by institution type. Source: College Scorecard (2024 data).
FAQ
What does the Scholarship Statistics (Pell & Need-Based Grants) (2026 stats) dataset measure?
It summarizes the metrics shown on this page (charts and tables) using the sources listed in the Data Sources section, with national aggregates and breakdowns where available.
What is the primary data source?
College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Some pages also incorporate Census ACS context where noted.
How often is this page updated?
Pages update when the underlying processed datasets are refreshed and the HTML is regenerated; the Last updated date reflects the most recent build.
Data Sources
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and enrollment data
- Data year: 2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Census ACS - U.S. Census Bureau
- Demographic and workforce data
- Data year: 2023
- Source: census.gov