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Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Washington County awards $14,493,220 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Charles F. Robinson Chancellor | University of Arkansas

Charles F. Robinson Chancellor | University of Arkansas

Washington County's University of Arkansas invested $14,493,220 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 4% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $15,101,316 in college sports aid.

There were 269 male and 212 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of Arkansas in 2023. Male students received 0.3% more financial aid on average than female students.

Male students who play basketball generally receive the most in financial aid, followed closely by football players. Female students playing ice hockey often receive the most in financial aid.

Only a small percentage of college expenses are typically covered by athletic scholarships, and only for a select few students.

A study found that 71% of student athletes participated in sports to earn a college scholarship.

Financial aid for College Sports in Washington County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$8,592,057452
2015$9,112,975490
2016$10,428,049491
2017$11,222,345472
2018$11,951,049466
2019$12,089,457484
2020$12,278,889464
2021$11,616,998490
2022$15,101,316470
2023$14,493,220481

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