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Howard County: $404,638 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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Mark Canada, Ph.D. Chancellor | Indiana University-Kokomo

Mark Canada, Ph.D. Chancellor | Indiana University-Kokomo

Howard County's Indiana University-Kokomo invested $404,638 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 5.4% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $427,632 in college sports aid.

There were 99 male and 115 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Indiana University-Kokomo in 2023. Male students received 19.3% less 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 Howard County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$36,00049
2015$66,00058
2016$121,59468
2017$241,71974
2018$484,775138
2019$562,719148
2020$386,298179
2021$499,273208
2022$427,632245
2023$404,638214

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