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Cache County awards $7,563,459 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Elizabeth (Betsy) Cantwell President | Utah State University

Elizabeth (Betsy) Cantwell President | Utah State University

Cache County's Utah State University invested $7,563,459 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 9.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $6,918,955 in college sports aid.

There were 187 male and 182 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Utah State University in 2023. Male students received 34.4% 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 Cache County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$4,287,410388
2015$4,693,275506
2016$5,477,507504
2017$5,906,393524
2018$6,580,772541
2019$7,039,193546
2020$7,048,464578
2021$7,508,857549
2022$6,918,955376
2023$7,563,459369

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