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College students in Jasper County received $2,425,669 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Dr. Dean Van Galen President | Missouri Southern State University

Dr. Dean Van Galen President | Missouri Southern State University

Jasper County's two universities invested $2,425,669 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is an 11.1% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $2,183,149 in college sports aid.

There were 290 male and 168 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the two colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 16.6% more financial aid on average than female students.

Missouri Southern State University stood out as the university in Jasper County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $2,425,669, or 100% of all the money invested in the county.

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 Jasper County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,667,732370
2015$1,723,347403
2016$1,706,172443
2017$1,736,802439
2018$1,891,616481
2019$2,207,496475
2020$2,455,638454
2021$2,591,928435
2022$2,183,149412
2023$2,425,669458

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