Quantcast

SE Washington News

Friday, November 1, 2024

College students in Whitman County received $12,332,463 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

Webp loinq6hd1leginjletxj80fvgcus

WSU System President, Kirk H. Schulz | Washington State University

WSU System President, Kirk H. Schulz | Washington State University

Whitman County's Washington State University invested $12,332,463 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 0.9% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $12,225,098 in college sports aid.

There were 251 male and 222 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Washington State University in 2023. Male students received 12.6% 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 Whitman County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$9,391,640527
2015$9,629,729513
2016$10,868,013533
2017$10,637,993504
2018$10,704,950519
2019$10,898,501496
2020$10,366,502529
2021$11,341,784503
2022$12,225,098490
2023$12,332,463473

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

!RECEIVE ALERTS

The next time we write about any of these orgs, we’ll email you a link to the story. You may edit your settings or unsubscribe at any time.
Sign-up

DONATE

Help support the Metric Media Foundation's mission to restore community based news.
Donate

MORE NEWS