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College students in Madison County received $3,976,966 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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John Anthony “Tony” Floyd, J.D., President | Mars Hill University

John Anthony “Tony” Floyd, J.D., President | Mars Hill University

Madison County's Mars Hill University invested $3,976,966 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 12.2% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $3,543,394 in college sports aid.

There were 384 male and 177 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Mars Hill University in 2023. Male students received 2.6% 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 Madison County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,237,716461
2015$2,306,920395
2016$2,398,094454
2017$2,063,190431
2018$2,470,807477
2019$2,822,019458
2020$2,804,266446
2021$3,199,643402
2022$3,543,394506
2023$3,976,966561

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