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Albany County awards $8,304,119 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Edward Seidel, President | University of Wyoming

Dr. Edward Seidel, President | University of Wyoming

Albany County's University of Wyoming invested $8,304,119 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 2.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $8,116,360 in college sports aid.

There were 249 male and 186 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of Wyoming in 2023. Male students received 16.8% 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 Albany County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$4,316,262388
2015$4,546,858454
2016$5,861,325450
2017$6,514,427396
2018$6,370,679401
2019$6,776,429406
2020$6,790,397420
2021$7,328,950423
2022$8,116,360439
2023$8,304,119435

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