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College students in Ford County received $1,204,546 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Dr. Harold Nolte President | Dodge City Community College FB page

Dr. Harold Nolte President | Dodge City Community College FB page

Ford County's Dodge City Community College invested $1,204,546 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3.7% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,161,524 in college sports aid.

There were 215 male and 134 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Dodge City Community College in 2023. Male students received 5.6% 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 Ford County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$425,045256
2015$334,953274
2016$398,593242
2017$400,260255
2018$429,547306
2019$572,861339
2020$571,414319
2021$1,136,101363
2022$1,161,524320
2023$1,204,546349

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