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Delaware County awards $7,751,618 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Geoffrey S. Mearns President | Ball State University

Geoffrey S. Mearns President | Ball State University

Delaware County's Ball State University invested $7,751,618 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $7,989,910 in college sports aid.

There were 236 male and 215 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Ball State University in 2023. Male students received 2.7% 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 Delaware County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$6,998,214451
2015$7,250,432443
2016$7,926,763441
2017$8,368,035419
2018$8,228,569449
2019$8,145,664456
2020$7,844,516448
2021$7,536,442478
2022$7,989,910460
2023$7,751,618451

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