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Kalamazoo County awards $7,490,564 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Edward Montgomery President at Western Michigan University | Western Michigan University

Edward Montgomery President at Western Michigan University | Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo County's three universities invested $7,490,564 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 0.6% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $7,442,837 in college sports aid.

There were 505 male and 342 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the three colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 5.4% more financial aid on average than female students.

Western Michigan University stood out as the university in Kalamazoo County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $7,391,453, or 98.7% of all the money invested in the county.

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 Kalamazoo County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$7,525,704794
2015$7,523,331812
2016$8,135,182801
2017$8,473,812805
2018$8,725,895803
2019$8,338,403820
2020$8,065,828833
2021$6,950,073706
2022$7,442,837850
2023$7,490,564847

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