$2.7 billion is awarded in athletic scholarships throughout the US for NCAA division 1 and 2 schools alone.
So, what states are the best for athletic scholarships?
Betsperts have analyzed US states for the number of athletic scholarships per 100,000 people, the number of athletic departments, and the average athletic scholarship amount to reveal which states are the best for athletic scholarships.
The top 10 best states for collegiate athletic scholarships:
Rank | State | Number of Scholarships per 100,000 people | Number of athletic departments | Average Scholarship amount | Scholarship Score /10 |
1 | California | 101 | 62 | $11,910 | 7.55 |
2 | Illinois | 107 | 29 | $13,001 | 7.41 |
3 | Alabama | 112 | 21 | $13,187 | 7.21 |
4 | Tennessee | 78 | 30 | $15,072 | 7.01 |
5 | New York | 79 | 38 | $12,414 | 6.73 |
6 | North Carolina | 76 | 38 | $12,715 | 6.67 |
7 | Kansas | 277 | 23 | $9,739 | 6.33 |
7 | Wyoming | 216 | 1 | $16,411 | 6.33 |
9 | South Carolina | 92 | 30 | $11,298 | 6.19 |
9 | Texas | 44 | 46 | $14,505 | 6.19 |
The research has revealed:
Photo: PGFCalifornia takes the top spot as the best state for athletic scholarships, thanks to its very high number of athletic departments; it also ranks in the top 20 for the number of athletic scholarships per 100,000 people and in the top half for the average amount given for each athletic scholarship.
- North Dakota takes the top spot as the state offering the most scholarships. The Peace Garden State takes the top spot with 316 athletic scholarships per 100,000 people, thanks to its low population increasing its proportion.
- Nevada takes the top spot as the state with the highest average athletic scholarship – awarding each student an average of $22,171. Of the 2 colleges that offer NCAA athletic scholarships, The University of Nevada-Las Vegas offers a slightly higher average athletic scholarship grant of $22,414.
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