SW Arkansas Times

Calhoun County's Southern Arkansas University Tech invested $125,992 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 41.6% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $88,955 in college sports aid.

There were 50 male and 32 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Southern Arkansas University Tech in 2023. Male students received 24.8% 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.

Year	Athletically Related Student Aid	Student-athletes Enrollment
2014	$0	0
2015	$0	0
2016	$0	0
2017	$0	0
2018	$0	0
2019	$49,928	34
2020	$86,085	38
2021	$93,661	65
2022	$88,955	37
2023	$125,992	82