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Grand Forks County awards $6,175,135 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Andrew Armacost, President | University of North Dakota

Dr. Andrew Armacost, President | University of North Dakota

Grand Forks County's University of North Dakota invested $6,175,135 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 4% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $5,937,937 in college sports aid.

There were 192 male and 163 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of North Dakota in 2023. Male students received 12.5% 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 Grand Forks County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$3,883,399449
2015$4,272,016456
2016$4,379,056457
2017$5,172,750430
2018$5,079,902365
2019$5,204,017375
2020$5,496,256363
2021$5,144,300335
2022$5,937,937341
2023$6,175,135355

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