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Buffalo County awards $2,482,495 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Douglas A. Kristensen Chancellor | University Of Nebraska At Kearney

Douglas A. Kristensen Chancellor | University Of Nebraska At Kearney

Buffalo County's University of Nebraska at Kearney invested $2,482,495 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 6.2% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $2,646,401 in college sports aid.

There were 248 male and 189 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2023. Male students received 1% 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 Buffalo County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,208,536472
2015$1,390,460437
2016$1,649,469498
2017$1,905,106482
2018$2,219,705443
2019$2,144,499384
2020$2,300,388408
2021$2,402,749411
2022$2,646,401434
2023$2,482,495437

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