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College students in Cattaraugus County received $5,539,147 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Jeff Gingerich, Ph.D., President | St Bonaventure University

Jeff Gingerich, Ph.D., President | St Bonaventure University

Cattaraugus County's St. Bonaventure University invested $5,539,147 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3.9% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $5,329,267 in college sports aid.

There were 199 male and 164 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing St. Bonaventure University in 2023. Male students received 14.2% 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 Cattaraugus County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,965,521240
2015$3,149,365253
2016$3,269,939258
2017$3,420,432292
2018$3,612,918289
2019$3,994,211337
2020$4,574,148349
2021$4,573,523355
2022$5,329,267372
2023$5,539,147363

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