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Natchitoches Parish awards $4,161,820 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Marcus Jones President | Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Dr. Marcus Jones President | Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches Parish's Northwestern State University of Louisiana invested $4,161,820 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 17.8% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $5,060,011 in college sports aid.

There were 220 male and 121 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Northwestern State University of Louisiana in 2023. Male students received 40.4% 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 Natchitoches Parish over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$3,877,562343
2015$4,081,096351
2016$4,222,311349
2017$4,760,135356
2018$4,854,578375
2019$4,966,715382
2020$5,090,836375
2021$4,940,110348
2022$5,060,011354
2023$4,161,820341

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