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College students in Howard County received $868,846 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Dr. Cheryl T. Sparks President | Howard College

Dr. Cheryl T. Sparks President | Howard College

Howard County's Howard College invested $868,846 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 2.9% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $894,397 in college sports aid.

There were 62 male and 42 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Howard College in 2023. Male students received 17.2% 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$652,85589
2015$609,142110
2016$665,824118
2017$678,605128
2018$713,781135
2019$725,347115
2020$679,589100
2021$799,825120
2022$894,397115
2023$868,846104

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