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Wharton County awards $390,709 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Betty A. McCrohan Wharton County Junior College President | Wharton County Junior College

Betty A. McCrohan Wharton County Junior College President | Wharton County Junior College

Wharton County's Wharton County Junior College invested $390,709 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 66.9% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $234,112 in college sports aid.

There were 59 male and 26 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Wharton County Junior College in 2023. Male students received 2.8% 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 Wharton County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$261,334101
2015$308,51091
2016$311,57296
2017$352,16990
2018$317,05690
2019$363,150100
2020$338,08094
2021$320,88585
2022$234,11285
2023$390,70985

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