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College students in Mineral County received $261,720 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Chris Gilmer, Ph.D. Campus President | Potomac State College of West Virginia University

Chris Gilmer, Ph.D. Campus President | Potomac State College of West Virginia University

Mineral County's Potomac State College of West Virginia University invested $261,720 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 14.4% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $305,907 in college sports aid.

There were 109 male and 62 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Potomac State College of West Virginia University in 2023. Male students received 22.3% 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.

Financial aid for College Sports in Mineral County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$162,257130
2015$190,250177
2016$204,851175
2017$203,320169
2018$233,140158
2019$229,878121
2020$302,662167
2021$317,493125
2022$305,907174
2023$261,720171

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