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College students in Atchison County received $4,677,057 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Stephen D. Minnis President | Benedictine College

Stephen D. Minnis President | Benedictine College

Atchison County's Benedictine College invested $4,677,057 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 7.7% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $4,342,552 in college sports aid.

There were 449 male and 234 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Benedictine College in 2023. Male students received 34% 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 Atchison County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$3,233,476498
2015$3,398,343465
2016$3,547,581565
2017$4,441,909509
2018$4,233,602486
2019$4,467,314526
2020$4,342,177504
2021$4,400,258637
2022$4,342,552687
2023$4,677,057683

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