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Friday, September 20, 2024

Bristol County awards $3,957,489 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Rev. John Denning, C.S.C. College President | Stonehill College

Rev. John Denning, C.S.C. College President | Stonehill College

Bristol County's four universities invested $3,957,489 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 29.7% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $3,052,011 in college sports aid.

There were 776 male and 637 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the four colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 27.2% less financial aid on average than female students.

Stonehill College stood out as the university in Bristol County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $3,957,489, or 100% 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 Bristol County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,535,8001,377
2015$2,777,1071,378
2016$2,875,5911,312
2017$2,886,0761,326
2018$2,851,0371,335
2019$2,922,9251,339
2020$3,071,2581,389
2021$3,032,384712
2022$3,052,0111,309
2023$3,957,4891,413

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