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Peoria County: $4,650,529 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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Dr. Stephen Standifird President | Bradley University

Dr. Stephen Standifird President | Bradley University

Peoria County's Bradley University invested $4,650,529 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 1.4% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $4,715,479 in college sports aid.

There were 119 male and 98 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Bradley University in 2023. Male students received 35.3% less 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 Peoria County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$4,034,821221
2015$4,098,640205
2016$4,358,160236
2017$4,215,831227
2018$4,375,423222
2019$4,577,901210
2020$4,302,609206
2021$4,574,314213
2022$4,715,479214
2023$4,650,529217

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