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Comanche County: $1,569,024 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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John Mcarthur President | Cameron University

John Mcarthur President | Cameron University

Comanche County's Cameron University invested $1,569,024 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3.1% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,522,068 in college sports aid.

There were 107 male and 95 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Cameron University in 2023. Male students received 27.4% less 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 Comanche County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$997,706152
2015$780,204153
2016$873,664145
2017$759,411135
2018$1,057,921126
2019$1,294,210184
2020$1,349,222177
2021$1,420,720187
2022$1,522,068216
2023$1,569,024202

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