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College students in Wapello County received $1,548,663 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Dr. Matt Thompson, President | Indian Hills Community College

Dr. Matt Thompson, President | Indian Hills Community College

Wapello County's Indian Hills Community College invested $1,548,663 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 19.6% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,294,708 in college sports aid.

There were 194 male and 103 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Indian Hills Community College in 2023. Male students received 23.6% 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 Wapello County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$574,124135
2015$621,744174
2016$600,574189
2017$688,357275
2018$545,185278
2019$945,574276
2020$988,453316
2021$1,087,229373
2022$1,294,708279
2023$1,548,663297

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