Eric F. Spina, President | University of Dayton
Eric F. Spina, President | University of Dayton
This is a 1.1% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $5,972,757 in college sports aid.
There were 250 male and 174 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of Dayton in 2023. Male students received 38.3% 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.
| Year | Athletically Related Student Aid | Student-athletes Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $4,773,477 | 483 |
| 2015 | $5,155,551 | 491 |
| 2016 | $5,658,705 | 490 |
| 2017 | $5,749,890 | 492 |
| 2018 | $5,816,635 | 497 |
| 2019 | $6,020,264 | 497 |
| 2020 | $5,772,847 | 509 |
| 2021 | $5,978,212 | 415 |
| 2022 | $5,972,757 | 427 |
| 2023 | $6,041,423 | 424 |
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