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College students in Kittitas County received $2,269,896 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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President Jim Wohlpart | Central Washington University

President Jim Wohlpart | Central Washington University

Kittitas County's Central Washington University invested $2,269,896 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 14.1% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,989,121 in college sports aid.

There were 235 male and 161 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Central Washington University in 2023. Male students received 1.4% 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 Kittitas County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,582,817402
2015$1,666,692406
2016$1,777,217430
2017$1,723,477428
2018$1,939,091423
2019$1,887,628430
2020$1,953,947449
2021$1,998,139400
2022$1,989,121394
2023$2,269,896396

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