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Walla Walla County: $509,850 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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John McVay President | Walla Walla University

John McVay President | Walla Walla University

Walla Walla County's three universities invested $509,850 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 5.2% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $484,452 in college sports aid.

There were 271 male and 235 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the three colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 19.5% less financial aid on average than female students.

Walla Walla University stood out as the university in Walla Walla County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $263,250, or 51.6% of all the money invested in the county.

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 Walla Walla County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$250,937510
2015$249,501514
2016$243,969513
2017$282,665515
2018$301,263518
2019$318,176500
2020$464,586552
2021$468,878313
2022$484,452500
2023$509,850506

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