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Adams County: $4,222,498 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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Rich Lloyd President | Hastings College

Rich Lloyd President | Hastings College

Adams County's Hastings College invested $4,222,498 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3.9% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $4,063,739 in college sports aid.

There were 352 male and 227 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Hastings College in 2023. Male students received 1.6% 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 Adams County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$3,069,310520
2015$3,546,012650
2016$3,679,161639
2017$3,725,783530
2018$3,697,029562
2019$3,663,897586
2020$3,809,473560
2021$3,988,718561
2022$4,063,739565
2023$4,222,498579

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