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College students in Pike County received $3,210,628 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Burton J. Webb, Ph.D. President | University of Pikeville

Burton J. Webb, Ph.D. President | University of Pikeville

Pike County's University of Pikeville invested $3,210,628 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 15.8% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $2,772,512 in college sports aid.

There were 299 male and 186 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of Pikeville in 2023. Male students received 15.5% 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 Pike County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,395,521601
2015$2,499,460623
2016$2,493,958559
2017$2,360,116510
2018$2,114,661473
2019$2,312,250453
2020$2,561,614506
2021$2,583,469462
2022$2,772,512435
2023$3,210,628485

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