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College students in Lyon County received $1,917,916 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Ken Hush, President | Emporia State University

Ken Hush, President | Emporia State University

Lyon County's Emporia State University invested $1,917,916 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 6.6% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,799,515 in college sports aid.

There were 264 male and 134 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Emporia State University in 2023. Male students received 1.5% 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 Lyon County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,415,023332
2015$1,404,085339
2016$1,420,137342
2017$1,439,245350
2018$1,504,499353
2019$1,625,273373
2020$1,685,206376
2021$1,915,780395
2022$1,799,515477
2023$1,917,916398

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