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Prince George County awards $452,100 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Debbie L. Sydow, President | Richard Bland College

Dr. Debbie L. Sydow, President | Richard Bland College

Prince George County's Richard Bland College of William & Mary invested $452,100 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 39.5% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $324,189 in college sports aid.

There were 80 male and 65 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Richard Bland College of William & Mary in 2023. Male students received 27.9% 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 Prince George County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$00
2015$00
2016$215,65366
2017$269,92653
2018$528,01177
2019$639,76671
2020$377,67396
2021$00
2022$324,189103
2023$452,100145

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