Dr. Edward Inch, President | Minnesota State University-Mankato
Dr. Edward Inch, President | Minnesota State University-Mankato
This is a 3.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $3,018,236 in college sports aid.
There were 447 male and 384 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the two colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received the same amount of financial aid on average as female students.
Minnesota State University-Mankato stood out as the university in Blue Earth County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $3,117,621, or 100% of all the money invested in the county.
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.
| Year | Athletically Related Student Aid | Student-athletes Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $2,160,311 | 653 |
| 2015 | $2,208,366 | 642 |
| 2016 | $2,277,876 | 667 |
| 2017 | $2,317,536 | 681 |
| 2018 | $2,430,003 | 708 |
| 2019 | $2,450,900 | 753 |
| 2020 | $2,625,629 | 777 |
| 2021 | $2,749,588 | 800 |
| 2022 | $3,018,236 | 800 |
| 2023 | $3,117,621 | 831 |
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