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Rice County: $2,941,206 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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President Dr. Scott Rich | Sterling College

President Dr. Scott Rich | Sterling College

Rice County's Sterling College invested $2,941,206 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 25.1% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $3,928,254 in college sports aid.

There were 285 male and 138 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Sterling College in 2023. Male students received 174.4% 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 Rice County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,682,185294
2015$1,670,719294
2016$1,796,531398
2017$2,119,006296
2018$3,614,105421
2019$3,389,590425
2020$3,426,626417
2021$3,379,249382
2022$3,928,254413
2023$2,941,206423

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