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Cass County awards $5,033,092 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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David Cook, NDSU President | North Dakota State University-Main Campus

David Cook, NDSU President | North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Cass County's North Dakota State University-Main Campus invested $5,033,092 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 0.2% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $5,024,714 in college sports aid.

There were 284 male and 146 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing North Dakota State University-Main Campus in 2023. Male students received 19.6% 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 Cass County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$3,361,649411
2015$3,395,131418
2016$3,545,586415
2017$4,372,280419
2018$4,664,401422
2019$4,765,610409
2020$4,697,059412
2021$5,157,727432
2022$5,024,714431
2023$5,033,092430

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