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Saline County: $4,044,200 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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Roger Hughes President | Doane University

Roger Hughes President | Doane University

Saline County's Doane University invested $4,044,200 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 4.3% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $4,225,834 in college sports aid.

There were 336 male and 136 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Doane University in 2023. Male students received 27.1% 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 Saline County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,873,895513
2015$3,878,468555
2016$3,215,279575
2017$3,267,437569
2018$3,275,025382
2019$3,261,000472
2020$4,491,159404
2021$4,327,594347
2022$4,225,834381
2023$4,044,200472

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