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College students in Callaway County received $1,874,561 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Jeremy L. Moreland President | William Woods University

Jeremy L. Moreland President | William Woods University

Callaway County's two universities invested $1,874,561 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 6.8% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $2,011,748 in college sports aid.

There were 327 male and 252 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the two colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 29% less financial aid on average than female students.

William Woods University stood out as the university in Callaway County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $1,874,561, 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 Callaway County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,091,195526
2015$2,842,485496
2016$2,845,258559
2017$3,277,653599
2018$3,401,425541
2019$3,355,612579
2020$2,699,929543
2021$2,441,758519
2022$2,011,748550
2023$1,874,561579

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