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Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Acadia Parish awards $645,405 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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LSUE Chancellor Nancee Sorenson | Louisiana State University-Eunice

LSUE Chancellor Nancee Sorenson | Louisiana State University-Eunice

Acadia Parish's Louisiana State University-Eunice invested $645,405 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 6.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $607,234 in college sports aid.

There were 91 male and 61 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Louisiana State University-Eunice in 2023. Male students received 27.4% 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 Acadia Parish over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$273,67277
2015$255,99364
2016$259,14679
2017$351,33485
2018$328,39180
2019$705,202150
2020$521,796142
2021$584,200141
2022$607,234147
2023$645,405152

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