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Lawrence County awards $1,916,252 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. R. Stanton Norman President of Williams Baptist University | williamsbu.edu

Dr. R. Stanton Norman President of Williams Baptist University | williamsbu.edu

Lawrence County's Williams Baptist University invested $1,916,252 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 20.3% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $2,403,694 in college sports aid.

There were 162 male and 121 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Williams Baptist University in 2023. Male students received 40.6% 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 Lawrence County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,005,600165
2015$1,312,336212
2016$1,703,507228
2017$2,156,552227
2018$2,565,541320
2019$2,522,222312
2020$2,424,939338
2021$2,344,574320
2022$2,403,694350
2023$1,916,252283

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