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Shawnee County awards $3,185,461 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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President JuliAnn Mazachek | Washburn University

President JuliAnn Mazachek | Washburn University

Shawnee County's Washburn University invested $3,185,461 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 2.2% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $3,115,889 in college sports aid.

There were 293 male and 129 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Washburn University in 2023. Male students received 28.2% 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 Shawnee County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,577,148300
2015$1,652,830289
2016$1,813,900314
2017$2,164,714375
2018$2,381,775384
2019$2,533,961425
2020$2,782,728414
2021$3,023,935418
2022$3,115,889438
2023$3,185,461422

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