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Beaverhead County awards $919,319 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Chancellor Michael Reid | The University of Montana-Western

Chancellor Michael Reid | The University of Montana-Western

Beaverhead County's The University of Montana-Western invested $919,319 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 15.2% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $798,031 in college sports aid.

There were 148 male and 63 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing The University of Montana-Western in 2023. Male students received 13.6% 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 Beaverhead County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$750,289206
2015$840,847220
2016$895,553264
2017$879,934277
2018$894,369262
2019$895,466212
2020$933,555220
2021$916,666199
2022$798,031220
2023$919,319211

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