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College students in Adair County received $6,265,584 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Dr. William T. Luckey Jr. President | Lindsey Wilson College

Dr. William T. Luckey Jr. President | Lindsey Wilson College

Adair County's Lindsey Wilson College invested $6,265,584 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 10.1% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $5,692,198 in college sports aid.

There were 526 male and 253 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Lindsey Wilson College in 2023. Male students received 20.7% 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 Adair County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$5,416,835622
2015$5,602,950638
2016$5,629,475630
2017$5,804,265658
2018$5,465,842654
2019$5,494,627649
2020$5,799,463678
2021$6,087,817719
2022$5,692,198664
2023$6,265,584779

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