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Webster County awards $1,395,947 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Jesse Ulrich President | Iowa Central Community College

Dr. Jesse Ulrich President | Iowa Central Community College

Webster County's Iowa Central Community College invested $1,395,947 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 16.7% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,195,738 in college sports aid.

There were 573 male and 176 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Iowa Central Community College in 2023. Male students received 45.4% 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 Webster County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$759,149569
2015$754,833622
2016$909,979637
2017$973,890645
2018$991,324647
2019$1,099,684666
2020$1,194,061669
2021$1,169,246593
2022$1,195,738656
2023$1,395,947749

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