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College students in Butler County received $892,369 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Wesley A. Payne, Ph.D., President | Three Rivers College

Wesley A. Payne, Ph.D., President | Three Rivers College

Butler County's Three Rivers College invested $892,369 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 1.8% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $908,402 in college sports aid.

There were 73 male and 38 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Three Rivers College in 2023. Male students received 44.5% 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 Butler County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$742,103112
2015$789,908111
2016$832,79789
2017$781,44881
2018$858,98086
2019$868,97993
2020$913,427102
2021$924,199109
2022$908,402124
2023$892,369111

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