John Anthony “Tony” Floyd, J.D., President | Mars Hill University
John Anthony “Tony” Floyd, J.D., President | Mars Hill University
The county’s only university was represented by 349 men and 157 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Madison County paid a total of $3,543,394 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer and lacrosse, baseball.
Students who play sports often have higher graduation rates than non-athletes. More female than male athletes graduate.
The average institutional gift aid for student-athletes is $17,000, with 80% of them receive some kind of academic grant or need-based scholarship.
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill University | 966 | 506 | 1.9 |
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