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Howard County: $6,995,028 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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Roger Drake, President | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Roger Drake, President | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Howard County's Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invested $6,995,028 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 1.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $6,905,825 in college sports aid.

There were 421 male and 347 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in 2023. Male students received 4.5% 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 Howard County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,558,974626
2015$2,583,818446
2016$4,499,012574
2017$4,343,902507
2018$4,639,635573
2019$3,811,228721
2020$6,057,175828
2021$5,441,303691
2022$6,905,825802
2023$6,995,028768

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