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Tangipahoa Parish awards $4,351,298 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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William S. Wainwright, Ph.D. President | Southeastern Louisiana University

William S. Wainwright, Ph.D. President | Southeastern Louisiana University

Tangipahoa Parish's Southeastern Louisiana University invested $4,351,298 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 5% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $4,580,653 in college sports aid.

There were 219 male and 154 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Southeastern Louisiana University in 2023. Male students received 1.2% 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 Tangipahoa Parish over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$3,697,727337
2015$4,305,075377
2016$4,788,181363
2017$4,713,175340
2018$4,553,009346
2019$4,380,460360
2020$4,658,961362
2021$4,648,251363
2022$4,580,653340
2023$4,351,298373

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