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Tippecanoe County awards $12,047,825 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Mung Chiang President | Purdue University-Main Campus

Mung Chiang President | Purdue University-Main Campus

Tippecanoe County's Purdue University-Main Campus invested $12,047,825 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3.1% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $11,689,685 in college sports aid.

There were 309 male and 212 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Purdue University-Main Campus in 2023. Male students received 16.8% 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 Tippecanoe County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$10,630,105528
2015$10,361,516533
2016$10,814,865506
2017$11,091,949483
2018$11,347,882495
2019$11,310,812484
2020$11,070,974486
2021$12,041,127499
2022$11,689,685513
2023$12,047,825521

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