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Ashland County awards $4,212,557 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Carlos Campo, Ph. D., President | Ashland University

Carlos Campo, Ph. D., President | Ashland University

Ashland County's Ashland University invested $4,212,557 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 2.4% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $4,115,799 in college sports aid.

There were 401 male and 270 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Ashland University 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 Ashland County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$3,943,377520
2015$2,564,977540
2016$2,979,251540
2017$2,784,975560
2018$2,839,403492
2019$3,281,165577
2020$3,486,333603
2021$3,632,474674
2022$4,115,799646
2023$4,212,557671

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