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Boone County awards $87,884 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Rick Massengale Sr., President | North Arkansas College

Dr. Rick Massengale Sr., President | North Arkansas College

Boone County's North Arkansas College invested $87,884 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 13.5% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $77,430 in college sports aid.

There were 74 male and 29 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing North Arkansas College in 2023. Male students received 50.1% 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 Boone County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$54,66965
2015$69,66475
2016$58,57465
2017$49,86169
2018$64,90778
2019$67,67185
2020$80,90299
2021$85,128100
2022$77,43086
2023$87,884103

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