This is an 11.7% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $6,056,488 in college sports aid.
There were 235 male and 127 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Western Kentucky University in 2023. Male students received 11.8% 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.
| Year | Athletically Related Student Aid | Student-athletes Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $6,241,680 | 416 |
| 2015 | $6,448,669 | 434 |
| 2016 | $6,229,973 | 327 |
| 2017 | $6,281,150 | 318 |
| 2018 | $5,403,629 | 346 |
| 2019 | $5,460,439 | 339 |
| 2020 | $6,005,604 | 349 |
| 2021 | $5,938,727 | 390 |
| 2022 | $6,056,488 | 285 |
| 2023 | $5,347,568 | 362 |
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