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Merced County awards $66,100 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Juan Sánchez Muñoz President at University Of California Merced | University Of California Merced

Dr. Juan Sánchez Muñoz President at University Of California Merced | University Of California Merced

Merced County's two universities invested $66,100 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 15% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $57,500 in college sports aid.

There were 286 male and 188 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the two colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 39.3% less financial aid on average than female students.

University of California-Merced stood out as the university in Merced County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $66,100, or 100% of all the money invested in the county.

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 Merced County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$19,750353
2015$37,800371
2016$36,000339
2017$44,400349
2018$46,125371
2019$57,245350
2020$61,200351
2021$60,750178
2022$57,500459
2023$66,100474

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