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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Williamsburg city awards $10,651,636 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Katherine A. Rowe, President | William & Mary

Katherine A. Rowe, President | William & Mary

Williamsburg city's William & Mary invested $10,651,636 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 6.4% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $10,013,888 in college sports aid.

There were 285 male and 255 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing William & Mary 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 Williamsburg city over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$7,560,623529
2015$7,830,833538
2016$8,420,605509
2017$8,698,183536
2018$9,348,984527
2019$8,973,521510
2020$9,812,046487
2021$9,204,234482
2022$10,013,888491
2023$10,651,636540

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