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How much did Allen County spend on athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023?

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President Dr. Bruce Moses | Allen County Community College

President Dr. Bruce Moses | Allen County Community College

Allen County's Allen County Community College invested $345,642 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is an 8.1% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $376,274 in college sports aid.

There were 197 male and 94 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Allen County Community College in 2023. Male students received 54.1% less 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 Allen County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$306,070178
2015$291,863115
2016$335,348179
2017$376,785193
2018$362,353213
2019$361,712213
2020$357,696245
2021$362,274271
2022$376,274312
2023$345,642291

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