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Dutchess County awards $6,765,823 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Kevin C. Weinman President | Marist College

Kevin C. Weinman President | Marist College

Dutchess County's four universities invested $6,765,823 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 1.4% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $6,863,636 in college sports aid.

There were 759 male and 591 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the four colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 33.7% less financial aid on average than female students.

Marist College stood out as the university in Dutchess County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $6,765,823, 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.

Financial aid for College Sports in Dutchess County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$4,041,9811,270
2015$4,267,7631,247
2016$4,576,0801,410
2017$4,844,3531,368
2018$5,282,7641,339
2019$5,712,6761,364
2020$6,144,9501,283
2021$6,686,194844
2022$6,863,6361,334
2023$6,765,8231,350

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