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Randolph County awards $595,365 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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James M. Cooksey President | Moberly Area Community College

James M. Cooksey President | Moberly Area Community College

Randolph County's two universities invested $595,365 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 36.7% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $435,664 in college sports aid.

There were 76 male and 39 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the two colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 34.7% more financial aid on average than female students.

Moberly Area Community College stood out as the university in Randolph County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $595,365, 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 Randolph County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$302,38974
2015$324,80575
2016$382,61476
2017$403,83877
2018$375,65055
2019$419,58760
2020$383,81556
2021$433,15264
2022$435,66464
2023$595,365115

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