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Stutsman County awards $6,567,850 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Polly Peterson, PhD, President | University of Jamestown

Polly Peterson, PhD, President | University of Jamestown

Stutsman County's University of Jamestown invested $6,567,850 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3.6% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $6,816,111 in college sports aid.

There were 356 male and 185 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of Jamestown in 2023. Male students received 5.5% 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 Stutsman County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,077,739566
2015$1,912,104515
2016$2,157,952504
2017$2,195,866518
2018$2,233,092511
2019$3,870,075480
2020$4,982,020486
2021$5,786,215532
2022$6,816,111568
2023$6,567,850541

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