Pikeville: University of Pikeville pays $2,772,512 in athletically-related financial aid in 2022

University of Pikeville paid $2,772,512 in athletically-related financial aid in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

There were 267 male and 168 female student-athletes that competed for one or more sports teams representing the institution in 2022. Male students at University of Pikeville received 87.4% more aid than female students.

The amount of athletic aid increased 7.3% over the year before.

Male students who play basketball receive the most in financial aid, followed closely by football players. Female students, those who play 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 71 percent of student athletes participated in sports to earn a college scholarship.

Institution	Athletically Related Student Aid
University of Kentucky	$15,025,498
University of Louisville	$14,771,324
Georgetown College	$10,662,501
Western Kentucky University	$6,056,488
Lindsey Wilson College	$5,692,198
Union College	$5,672,704
Eastern Kentucky University	$5,635,102
Murray State University	$5,090,682
Campbellsville University	$4,676,639
University of the Cumberlands	$4,357,183