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Elkhart County awards $2,910,950 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Rebecca J. Stoltzfus President | Goshen College

Dr. Rebecca J. Stoltzfus President | Goshen College

Elkhart County's Goshen College invested $2,910,950 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 7.9% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $2,698,496 in college sports aid.

There were 132 male and 110 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Goshen College in 2023. Male students received 2.2% 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 Elkhart County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,251,541229
2015$1,399,121196
2016$1,373,125219
2017$1,318,177231
2018$1,392,321249
2019$1,854,495256
2020$1,979,023246
2021$2,475,603208
2022$2,698,496265
2023$2,910,950242

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