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Ouachita Parish awards $5,481,099 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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President Dr. Ronald Berry | University of Louisiana at Monroe

President Dr. Ronald Berry | University of Louisiana at Monroe

Ouachita Parish's University of Louisiana at Monroe invested $5,481,099 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3.6% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $5,683,329 in college sports aid.

There were 213 male and 132 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of Louisiana at Monroe in 2023. Male students received 10.8% 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 Ouachita Parish over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$3,405,347336
2015$3,366,575323
2016$4,384,507352
2017$4,127,322358
2018$4,375,812387
2019$4,485,930300
2020$4,776,812362
2021$4,745,477386
2022$5,683,329319
2023$5,481,099345

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