Dr. Guiyou Huang, President | Western Illinois University
Dr. Guiyou Huang, President | Western Illinois University
This is a 0.9% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $3,603,908 in college sports aid.
There were 245 male and 114 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Western Illinois University in 2023. Male students received 30.2% 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.
| Year | Athletically Related Student Aid | Student-athletes Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $3,705,977 | 424 |
| 2015 | $3,686,244 | 418 |
| 2016 | $3,742,239 | 387 |
| 2017 | $3,648,799 | 396 |
| 2018 | $3,786,993 | 391 |
| 2019 | $3,793,033 | 405 |
| 2020 | $3,663,280 | 366 |
| 2021 | $3,637,600 | 343 |
| 2022 | $3,603,908 | 341 |
| 2023 | $3,637,600 | 359 |
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