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Jefferson County awards $2,340,421 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Laurence B. Alexander, J.D., Ph.D. Chancellor | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Laurence B. Alexander, J.D., Ph.D. Chancellor | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Jefferson County's University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff invested $2,340,421 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 4.6% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $2,453,132 in college sports aid.

There were 169 male and 91 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in 2023. Male students received 4.5% 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 Jefferson County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,739,421210
2015$1,801,301234
2016$1,855,605295
2017$2,355,005266
2018$2,299,479261
2019$2,674,576270
2020$2,612,718248
2021$2,641,689246
2022$2,453,132258
2023$2,340,421260

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