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Fayette County awards $3,396,297 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. William R. Duffy II President | Upper Iowa University

Dr. William R. Duffy II President | Upper Iowa University

Fayette County's Upper Iowa University invested $3,396,297 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 14% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $3,949,123 in college sports aid.

There were 333 male and 150 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Upper Iowa University in 2023. Male students received 24.9% 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 Fayette County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,580,961375
2015$2,793,732372
2016$2,933,511361
2017$3,332,664348
2018$2,870,145349
2019$3,218,646369
2020$3,216,797467
2021$3,800,039479
2022$3,949,123500
2023$3,396,297483

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