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College students in Winnebago County received $5,262,039 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Robert A. Alsop, Ph.D., President | Waldorf University

Robert A. Alsop, Ph.D., President | Waldorf University

Winnebago County's Waldorf University invested $5,262,039 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 10% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $5,847,516 in college sports aid.

There were 305 male and 165 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Waldorf University in 2023. Male students received 18.1% 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 Winnebago County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,509,166325
2015$1,987,783325
2016$2,749,565344
2017$2,773,913366
2018$2,846,743329
2019$3,367,217338
2020$3,727,250370
2021$4,662,425405
2022$5,847,516440
2023$5,262,039470

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