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College students in Reno County received $1,143,244 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Dr. Carter File, President | Hutchinson Community College

Dr. Carter File, President | Hutchinson Community College

Reno County's Hutchinson Community College invested $1,143,244 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 5.2% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,206,270 in college sports aid.

There were 177 male and 85 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Hutchinson Community College in 2023. Male students received 18.2% 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 Reno County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$648,475244
2015$687,369244
2016$667,492244
2017$683,524237
2018$694,084266
2019$1,107,603296
2020$1,108,726258
2021$1,120,498272
2022$1,206,270287
2023$1,143,244262

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