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Washington County awards $10,838,399 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Marc B. Parlange, President | University of Rhode Island

Marc B. Parlange, President | University of Rhode Island

Washington County's University of Rhode Island invested $10,838,399 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 6.2% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $10,210,178 in college sports aid.

There were 230 male and 235 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of Rhode Island in 2023. Male students received 6.3% 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$8,480,379454
2015$8,625,576503
2016$8,597,851488
2017$8,820,292464
2018$9,132,136431
2019$9,223,939451
2020$9,580,449560
2021$9,942,575363
2022$10,210,178476
2023$10,838,399465

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