Central Montana Times

Cascade County's University of Providence invested $4,788,017 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 7.2% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $4,467,869 in college sports aid.

There were 143 male and 150 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of Providence in 2023. Male students received 14.2% 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	$2,690,307	351
2015	$2,690,307	303
2016	$2,968,355	305
2017	$3,521,806	247
2018	$4,150,745	230
2019	$4,085,715	255
2020	$4,266,314	254
2021	$3,900,063	276
2022	$4,467,869	274
2023	$4,788,017	293