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College students in Seward County received $4,753,097 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Dr. Bernard Bull President | Concordia University-Nebraska

Dr. Bernard Bull President | Concordia University-Nebraska

Seward County's Concordia University-Nebraska invested $4,753,097 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 0.2% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $4,742,026 in college sports aid.

There were 453 male and 258 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Concordia University-Nebraska in 2023. Male students received 4.5% 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 Seward County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$8,066,207565
2015$3,230,375592
2016$3,336,730593
2017$3,415,570615
2018$3,634,568622
2019$4,224,389731
2020$4,211,966720
2021$4,650,943723
2022$4,742,026721
2023$4,753,097711

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