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Dodge County awards $14,061,055 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Jody Horner, President | Midland University

Jody Horner, President | Midland University

Dodge County's Midland University invested $14,061,055 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 6.7% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $15,069,810 in college sports aid.

There were 515 male and 352 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Midland University in 2023. Male students received 16.4% 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 Dodge County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$7,372,311684
2015$8,595,448743
2016$9,580,734749
2017$10,288,566802
2018$10,750,063816
2019$11,683,726848
2020$11,633,947801
2021$14,059,491933
2022$15,069,810960
2023$14,061,055867

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