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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Pima County awards $16,425,410 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Robert C. Robbins President | University of Arizona

Dr. Robert C. Robbins President | University of Arizona

Pima County's three universities invested $16,425,410 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 20.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $13,659,035 in college sports aid.

There were 278 male and 241 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the three colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 7.1% more financial aid on average than female students.

University of Arizona stood out as the university in Pima County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $16,001,474, or 97.4% 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 Pima County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$11,273,431842
2015$12,426,074896
2016$12,705,671890
2017$14,139,402854
2018$13,521,347904
2019$15,488,769836
2020$13,441,900712
2021$14,305,669706
2022$13,659,035785
2023$16,425,410519

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