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College students in Brown County received $1,834,226 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Neal H. Schnoorb President | Northern State University

Neal H. Schnoorb President | Northern State University

Brown County's Northern State University invested $1,834,226 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 38.2% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $2,968,630 in college sports aid.

There were 222 male and 103 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Northern State University in 2023. Male students received 13.8% 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 Brown County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,681,673621
2015$1,946,750607
2016$2,244,262641
2017$2,573,189678
2018$2,657,944698
2019$2,850,477643
2020$2,825,101641
2021$2,996,975702
2022$2,968,630692
2023$1,834,226325

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