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College students in Saline County received $5,714,390 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Dr. Matthew Thompson President | Kansas Wesleyan University

Dr. Matthew Thompson President | Kansas Wesleyan University

Saline County's Kansas Wesleyan University invested $5,714,390 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is an 8.2% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $5,279,976 in college sports aid.

There were 402 male and 150 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Kansas Wesleyan University in 2023. Male students received 30% 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 Saline County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$362,002371
2015$455,658356
2016$913,094379
2017$2,452,633496
2018$2,905,115540
2019$2,477,270458
2020$3,617,460470
2021$4,045,589520
2022$5,279,976579
2023$5,714,390552

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