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Sanpete County awards $811,497 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Stacee Yardley McIff President | Snow College

Stacee Yardley McIff President | Snow College

Sanpete County's Snow College invested $811,497 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 24.5% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $651,757 in college sports aid.

There were 183 male and 110 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Snow College in 2023. Male students received 1.9% 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 Sanpete County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$630,653197
2015$606,137199
2016$609,895206
2017$585,804271
2018$864,408269
2019$815,239250
2020$815,168226
2021$888,977206
2022$651,757268
2023$811,497293

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