McHenry Times

McHenry County's McHenry County College invested $137,144 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 9.8% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $152,086 in college sports aid.

There were 79 male and 39 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing McHenry County College in 2023. Male students received 44.3% 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	$110,763	108
2015	$116,160	109
2016	$127,765	112
2017	$129,688	115
2018	$139,360	124
2019	$130,968	115
2020	$145,640	118
2021	$133,911	105
2022	$152,086	124
2023	$137,144	118