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Calcasieu Parish awards $4,098,544 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Daryl V. Burckel, C.P.A., C.V.A. President | McNeese State University

Dr. Daryl V. Burckel, C.P.A., C.V.A. President | McNeese State University

Calcasieu Parish's McNeese State University invested $4,098,544 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 0.9% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $4,063,676 in college sports aid.

There were 205 male and 136 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing McNeese State University in 2023. Male students received 3.8% 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 Calcasieu Parish over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,903,748350
2015$3,260,835377
2016$3,561,231359
2017$3,830,292386
2018$3,904,183377
2019$3,966,156396
2020$4,108,609389
2021$3,939,991356
2022$4,063,676370
2023$4,098,544341

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