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Weber County awards $4,956,285 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Brad Mortensen, President | Weber State University

Brad Mortensen, President | Weber State University

Weber County's Weber State University invested $4,956,285 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 1.6% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $4,876,967 in college sports aid.

There were 199 male and 195 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Weber State University in 2023. Male students received 18.5% 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 Weber County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$3,012,682326
2015$3,108,939326
2016$3,562,289354
2017$4,207,048349
2018$4,227,753326
2019$4,402,018335
2020$4,297,413350
2021$4,673,804424
2022$4,876,967311
2023$4,956,285394

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