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Dawes County awards $1,735,953 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Ron K. Patterson, Ed.D. President | Chadron State College

Ron K. Patterson, Ed.D. President | Chadron State College

Dawes County's Chadron State College invested $1,735,953 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 9.1% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,591,474 in college sports aid.

There were 239 male and 161 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Chadron State College in 2023. Male students received 30.8% 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 Dawes County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$858,728348
2015$995,038351
2016$1,164,319344
2017$1,147,774315
2018$1,215,350311
2019$1,294,124358
2020$1,204,464372
2021$1,427,116366
2022$1,591,474374
2023$1,735,953400

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