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Story County awards $9,985,420 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Wendy Wintersteen President | president.iastate.edu

Wendy Wintersteen President | president.iastate.edu

Story County's Iowa State University invested $9,985,420 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $9,663,919 in college sports aid.

There were 254 male and 234 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Iowa State University in 2023. Male students received 3.9% 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 Story County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$7,106,762421
2015$7,391,247406
2016$7,914,087432
2017$8,674,872443
2018$8,942,422434
2019$9,333,405443
2020$9,344,636457
2021$9,472,311449
2022$9,663,919460
2023$9,985,420488

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