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Yankton County: $8,963,163 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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Dr. Marcus Long President | Mount Marty University

Dr. Marcus Long President | Mount Marty University

Yankton County's Mount Marty University invested $8,963,163 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 5.6% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $8,489,800 in college sports aid.

There were 277 male and 132 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Mount Marty University in 2023. Male students received 0.1% 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 Yankton County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$746,171237
2015$859,879263
2016$811,317255
2017$776,094240
2018$1,059,495230
2019$1,104,392305
2020$1,742,991343
2021$1,872,539485
2022$8,489,800436
2023$8,963,163409

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