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Latah County awards $5,431,194 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Scott Green President | University of Idaho

Scott Green President | University of Idaho

Latah County's University of Idaho invested $5,431,194 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 4.3% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $5,672,528 in college sports aid.

There were 175 male and 146 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of Idaho in 2023. Male students received 10.6% 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 Latah County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$5,418,986293
2015$5,434,992305
2016$5,666,341292
2017$6,067,975317
2018$6,227,191317
2019$6,062,358306
2020$6,330,283308
2021$6,226,850316
2022$5,672,528339
2023$5,431,194321

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