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Union County awards $15,181,657 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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John Bravman, President, Bucknell University | Bucknell University

John Bravman, President, Bucknell University | Bucknell University

Union County's Bucknell University invested $15,181,657 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 9.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $13,886,605 in college sports aid.

There were 379 male and 361 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Bucknell University in 2023. Male students received 18.9% less 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 Union County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$8,375,744783
2015$9,684,207775
2016$11,601,815785
2017$13,181,871721
2018$13,998,496728
2019$14,725,203726
2020$14,935,432716
2021$15,654,232756
2022$13,886,605737
2023$15,181,657740

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