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Wise County awards $1,496,222 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Chancellor Donna Price Henry | University of Virginia\'s College at Wise

Chancellor Donna Price Henry | University of Virginia\'s College at Wise

Wise County's University of Virginia's College at Wise invested $1,496,222 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 1.4% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,476,011 in college sports aid.

There were 210 male and 104 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of Virginia's College at Wise in 2023. Male students received 12% 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 Wise County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$667,533262
2015$1,394,343213
2016$1,140,329236
2017$1,310,124331
2018$1,322,974279
2019$1,430,006276
2020$1,566,527276
2021$1,555,836257
2022$1,476,011297
2023$1,496,222314

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