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College students in Rowan County received $2,430,528 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Jay Morgan President | Morehead State University

Jay Morgan President | Morehead State University

Rowan County's Morehead State University invested $2,430,528 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 1.4% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $2,396,881 in college sports aid.

There were 193 male and 118 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Morehead State University in 2023. Male students received 68.5% less 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 Rowan County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,619,081303
2015$2,711,459316
2016$2,944,283319
2017$2,516,437330
2018$2,579,049303
2019$2,626,268292
2020$2,272,237296
2021$2,306,029299
2022$2,396,881321
2023$2,430,528311

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