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Charlottesville city awards $22,200,344 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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James E. Ryan, President | University of Virginia-Main Campus Ohio State University-Lima Campus

James E. Ryan, President | University of Virginia-Main Campus Ohio State University-Lima Campus

Charlottesville city's University of Virginia-Main Campus invested $22,200,344 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 0.2% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $22,251,438 in college sports aid.

There were 426 male and 366 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of Virginia-Main Campus in 2023. Male students received 5% 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 Charlottesville city over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$14,317,881679
2015$14,742,265767
2016$16,755,563668
2017$17,645,078695
2018$18,803,748679
2019$20,140,064734
2020$20,707,114781
2021$21,396,746764
2022$22,251,438822
2023$22,200,344792

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