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San Joaquin County awards $7,005,016 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Christopher Callahan, President, University of the Pacific | University of the Pacific

Christopher Callahan, President, University of the Pacific | University of the Pacific

San Joaquin County's two universities invested $7,005,016 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 2.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $6,845,580 in college sports aid.

There were 340 male and 259 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the two colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 44.8% less financial aid on average than female students.

University of the Pacific stood out as the university in San Joaquin County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $6,998,766, or 99.9% of all the money invested in the county.

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 San Joaquin County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$6,236,647657
2015$6,790,405625
2016$8,073,626624
2017$8,495,155660
2018$8,609,942596
2019$7,480,835612
2020$6,936,955612
2021$6,578,347301
2022$6,845,580611
2023$7,005,016599

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