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Bannock County awards $5,179,170 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Robert Wagner, President | Idaho State University

Robert Wagner, President | Idaho State University

Bannock County's Idaho State University invested $5,179,170 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 2.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $5,064,651 in college sports aid.

There were 167 male and 160 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Idaho State University in 2023. Male students received 12.5% 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 Bannock County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$3,782,495287
2015$3,917,878286
2016$4,341,375284
2017$4,304,504263
2018$4,535,777273
2019$4,521,281299
2020$4,830,244298
2021$4,808,712299
2022$5,064,651302
2023$5,179,170327

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