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Ward County awards $1,406,943 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Steven Shirley, Ph.D., President | Minot State University

Steven Shirley, Ph.D., President | Minot State University

Ward County's Minot State University invested $1,406,943 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 1.7% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,382,839 in college sports aid.

There were 244 male and 120 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Minot State University in 2023. Male students received 37.4% 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 Ward County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$935,698293
2015$1,035,874284
2016$1,028,178299
2017$1,057,789301
2018$1,015,356327
2019$1,060,777324
2020$1,190,776335
2021$1,378,219265
2022$1,382,839380
2023$1,406,943364

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