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Pierce County awards no money in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Chancellor Maria Gallo, Ph.D. | University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Chancellor Maria Gallo, Ph.D. | University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Pierce County did not provide any athletically related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is unchanged compared to the previous year.

There were 211 male and 164 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of Wisconsin-River Falls in 2023.

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 Pierce County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$0367
2015$0337
2016$0335
2017$0323
2018$0339
2019$0352
2020$0332
2021$0218
2022$0383
2023$0375

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