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Richland County: $185,205 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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Dr. Rod Flanigan President | North Dakota State College of Science

Dr. Rod Flanigan President | North Dakota State College of Science

Richland County's North Dakota State College of Science invested $185,205 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 16.9% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $222,992 in college sports aid.

There were 112 male and 39 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing North Dakota State College of Science in 2023. Male students received 62.3% 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 Richland County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$192,125133
2015$168,349119
2016$197,489134
2017$170,335138
2018$197,764147
2019$219,809143
2020$246,283135
2021$195,075124
2022$222,992161
2023$185,205151

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