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Monroe County awards $1,517,904 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Kenneth Long, M.B.A., President | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

Kenneth Long, M.B.A., President | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

Monroe County's East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania invested $1,517,904 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3.2% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,471,047 in college sports aid.

There were 285 male and 310 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in 2023. Male students received 11% 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 Monroe County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,016,474465
2015$881,360454
2016$897,370463
2017$1,141,785494
2018$1,149,060475
2019$1,311,324478
2020$1,434,597491
2021$1,325,893467
2022$1,471,047492
2023$1,517,904595

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