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Sweetwater County awards $554,400 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Kimberly Dale, President | Western Wyoming Community College

Dr. Kimberly Dale, President | Western Wyoming Community College

Sweetwater County's Western Wyoming Community College invested $554,400 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 73.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $320,000 in college sports aid.

There were 37 male and 44 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Western Wyoming Community College in 2023. Male students received 20.7% less 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 Sweetwater County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$389,193104
2015$422,308108
2016$433,69495
2017$339,342111
2018$389,109103
2019$376,83396
2020$372,000105
2021$320,00083
2022$320,00082
2023$554,40081

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