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College students in Marshall County received $211,956 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Vincent Boyd Dean of Academic Affairs | Marshalltown Community College

Vincent Boyd Dean of Academic Affairs | Marshalltown Community College

Marshall County's Marshalltown Community College invested $211,956 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 26% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $286,584 in college sports aid.

There were 68 male and 43 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Marshalltown Community College in 2023. Male students received 46.1% less 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 Marshall County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$249,603106
2015$249,077102
2016$265,018102
2017$265,018128
2018$305,300108
2019$281,002111
2020$305,300119
2021$305,30098
2022$286,584104
2023$211,956111

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