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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

College students in Jackson County received $5,447,086 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Austin A. Lane Chancellor of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | chancellor.siu.edu

Austin A. Lane Chancellor of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | chancellor.siu.edu

Jackson County's Southern Illinois University-Carbondale invested $5,447,086 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 4.6% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $5,207,711 in college sports aid.

There were 236 male and 181 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in 2023. Male students received 20% 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 Jackson County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$5,611,210415
2015$5,700,759427
2016$6,285,398391
2017$6,065,556365
2018$5,247,832371
2019$5,360,917351
2020$5,474,368380
2021$4,986,385392
2022$5,207,711425
2023$5,447,086417

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