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Brookings County: $4,305,795 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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Barry H. Dunn President | South Dakota State University

Barry H. Dunn President | South Dakota State University

Brookings County's South Dakota State University invested $4,305,795 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 1.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $4,252,527 in college sports aid.

There were 310 male and 224 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing South Dakota State University in 2023. Male students received 4% 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 Brookings County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$3,618,225479
2015$3,755,550492
2016$3,759,761489
2017$4,056,966514
2018$4,041,926529
2019$4,042,441515
2020$4,065,800474
2021$4,197,010493
2022$4,252,527540
2023$4,305,795534

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