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Strafford County awards $10,623,605 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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James W. Dean, Jr., President, University of New Hampshire | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

James W. Dean, Jr., President, University of New Hampshire | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Strafford County's University of New Hampshire-Main Campus invested $10,623,605 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 2.8% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $10,334,530 in college sports aid.

There were 237 male and 257 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of New Hampshire-Main Campus in 2023. Male students received 4.2% less 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 Strafford County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$8,637,140508
2015$8,877,162524
2016$9,142,115522
2017$9,295,514534
2018$9,791,339533
2019$10,061,014528
2020$10,331,600517
2021$10,324,523559
2022$10,334,530497
2023$10,623,605494

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