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Indiana County awards $2,066,171 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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President Michael Driscoll | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

President Michael Driscoll | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana County's Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus invested $2,066,171 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3.2% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $2,134,621 in college sports aid.

There were 218 male and 218 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus in 2023. Male students received 14.8% 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 Indiana County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,519,152391
2015$1,580,180378
2016$1,578,071395
2017$1,565,630410
2018$1,678,886416
2019$1,816,237412
2020$2,064,278412
2021$1,422,929321
2022$2,134,621408
2023$2,066,171436

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