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College students in Lafayette Parish received $7,509,393 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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President Joseph Savoie | University of Louisiana at Lafayette

President Joseph Savoie | University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette Parish's University of Louisiana at Lafayette invested $7,509,393 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 1.7% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $7,385,787 in college sports aid.

There were 270 male and 156 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2023. Male students received 5.7% 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 Lafayette Parish over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$3,940,759363
2015$4,127,408414
2016$5,027,157402
2017$5,496,733401
2018$5,850,554375
2019$6,643,108375
2020$7,164,808397
2021$6,982,501406
2022$7,385,787418
2023$7,509,393426

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