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Davison County awards $1,532,600 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Dan Kittle, President | Dakota Wesleyan University

Dr. Dan Kittle, President | Dakota Wesleyan University

Davison County's Dakota Wesleyan University invested $1,532,600 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 9.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,402,660 in college sports aid.

There were 185 male and 102 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Dakota Wesleyan University in 2023. Male students received 2.4% 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 Davison County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,523,492403
2015$1,382,100389
2016$1,381,600354
2017$1,821,770365
2018$1,553,550418
2019$1,381,750385
2020$1,188,300356
2021$1,384,440316
2022$1,402,660345
2023$1,532,600287

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