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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Allen County awards $1,680,495 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Jeffrey A. Jarvis, President | University of Northwestern Ohio

Dr. Jeffrey A. Jarvis, President | University of Northwestern Ohio

Allen County's two universities invested $1,680,495 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 1.2% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,660,145 in college sports aid.

There were 522 male and 258 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the two colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 44.3% more financial aid on average than female students.

University of Northwestern Ohio stood out as the university in Allen County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $1,680,495, or 100% of all the money invested in the county.

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 Allen County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,817,509559
2015$2,271,081764
2016$2,389,708749
2017$2,960,189728
2018$2,490,642677
2019$1,950,933743
2020$1,777,737491
2021$1,793,523802
2022$1,660,145797
2023$1,680,495780

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