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Ohio County awards $5,715,347 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Ginny R. Favede, President | Wheeling University

Ginny R. Favede, President | Wheeling University

Ohio County's two universities invested $5,715,347 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 1.8% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $5,822,023 in college sports aid.

There were 630 male and 339 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the two colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 5.2% more financial aid on average than female students.

Wheeling University stood out as the university in Ohio County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $3,076,370, or 53.8% of all the money invested in the county.

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 Ohio County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$5,157,764722
2015$5,922,154834
2016$5,481,373828
2017$4,922,993799
2018$4,891,769771
2019$5,681,054879
2020$4,374,986678
2021$5,796,468730
2022$5,822,023914
2023$5,715,347969

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