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Polk County awards $1,345,717 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Kinlee Burke Admissions Counselor | University of Minnesota-Crookston

Kinlee Burke Admissions Counselor | University of Minnesota-Crookston

Polk County's University of Minnesota-Crookston invested $1,345,717 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 9.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,231,280 in college sports aid.

There were 88 male and 131 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of Minnesota-Crookston in 2023. Male students received 7.8% 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 Polk County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,136,789236
2015$1,136,828248
2016$1,212,729261
2017$1,254,682292
2018$1,244,291273
2019$1,371,259273
2020$1,357,600280
2021$1,129,339200
2022$1,231,280201
2023$1,345,717219

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