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Stearns County awards $2,629,326 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Robbyn Wacker President | Saint Cloud State University

Dr. Robbyn Wacker President | Saint Cloud State University

Stearns County's two universities invested $2,629,326 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 17.1% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $2,244,803 in college sports aid.

There were 242 male and 202 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the two colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 5.9% more financial aid on average than female students.

Saint Cloud State University stood out as the university in Stearns County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $2,629,326, or 100% of all the money invested in the county.

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 Stearns County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,028,702595
2015$2,081,812602
2016$2,267,514616
2017$2,202,738530
2018$2,345,086506
2019$2,396,472524
2020$2,390,934528
2021$2,268,949405
2022$2,244,803436
2023$2,629,326444

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