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Wyandotte County awards $466,658 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Greg Mosier President of Kansas City Kansas Community College | kckcc.edu

Greg Mosier President of Kansas City Kansas Community College | kckcc.edu

Wyandotte County's Kansas City Kansas Community College invested $466,658 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 2.6% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $478,979 in college sports aid.

There were 82 male and 75 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Kansas City Kansas Community College in 2023. Male students received the same amount of financial aid on average as 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 Wyandotte County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$397,935169
2015$426,588153
2016$516,245151
2017$469,866165
2018$485,911152
2019$492,549139
2020$498,057163
2021$457,711141
2022$478,979148
2023$466,658157

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