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College students in Barton County received $1,255,186 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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President Dr. Carl Heilman | Barton County Community College

President Dr. Carl Heilman | Barton County Community College

Barton County's Barton County Community College invested $1,255,186 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 10.5% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,135,474 in college sports aid.

There were 216 male and 157 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Barton County Community College in 2023. Male students received 11.2% 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.

Financial aid for College Sports in Barton County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$517,579242
2015$539,797242
2016$567,349281
2017$630,399289
2018$679,175340
2019$1,241,416320
2020$1,152,404360
2021$1,126,810360
2022$1,135,474325
2023$1,255,186373

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