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Decatur County: $4,791,702 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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Patricia H. Draves, PhD President | Graceland University-Lamoni

Patricia H. Draves, PhD President | Graceland University-Lamoni

Decatur County's Graceland University-Lamoni invested $4,791,702 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 13% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $4,241,328 in college sports aid.

There were 367 male and 158 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Graceland University-Lamoni in 2023. Male students received 36.3% 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 Decatur County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,981,191692
2015$3,454,951687
2016$2,893,616529
2017$2,609,059580
2018$2,416,965568
2019$2,636,704502
2020$2,339,584416
2021$3,080,184448
2022$4,241,328521
2023$4,791,702525

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