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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Kenosha County awards $1,363,320 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Lynn Akey, Chancellor, UW-Parkside | University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Dr. Lynn Akey, Chancellor, UW-Parkside | University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha County's two universities invested $1,363,320 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 6.4% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,455,924 in college sports aid.

There were 607 male and 355 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the two colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 43.8% less financial aid on average than female students.

University of Wisconsin-Parkside stood out as the university in Kenosha County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $1,363,320, or 100% 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 Kenosha County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,272,528982
2015$1,231,2991,006
2016$1,155,094996
2017$1,278,7921,026
2018$1,292,540962
2019$1,265,288931
2020$1,294,930976
2021$1,351,622869
2022$1,455,924964
2023$1,363,320962

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