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Mahaska County: $12,124,214 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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John Ottosson President of William Penn University | oskynews.org

John Ottosson President of William Penn University | oskynews.org

Mahaska County's William Penn University invested $12,124,214 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 1% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $12,001,112 in college sports aid.

There were 293 male and 190 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing William Penn University in 2023. Male students received 19.6% 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 Mahaska County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$6,074,487515
2015$7,459,420566
2016$6,503,250529
2017$4,055,778308
2018$4,805,686312
2019$4,578,837295
2020$3,999,797352
2021$11,430,211829
2022$12,001,112921
2023$12,124,214483

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