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Buchanan County: $2,993,806 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy President | Missouri Western State University

Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy President | Missouri Western State University

Buchanan County's Missouri Western State University invested $2,993,806 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 2.3% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $3,063,267 in college sports aid.

There were 230 male and 156 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Missouri Western State University in 2023. Male students received 26.5% 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 Buchanan County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,641,870272
2015$1,873,196268
2016$1,842,139236
2017$1,931,542259
2018$2,192,623356
2019$2,304,005351
2020$2,403,248358
2021$2,861,832406
2022$3,063,267414
2023$2,993,806386

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