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College students in Lenawee County received $5,330,084 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Douglas B. Palmer, Ph.D. President | Siena Heights University

Douglas B. Palmer, Ph.D. President | Siena Heights University

Lenawee County's two universities invested $5,330,084 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 6.5% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $5,004,198 in college sports aid.

There were 953 male and 576 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the two colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 4.9% more financial aid on average than female students.

Siena Heights University stood out as the university in Lenawee County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $5,330,084, or 100% of all the money invested in the county.

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 Lenawee County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,228,3331,178
2015$2,856,2941,227
2016$3,237,4041,225
2017$3,281,4601,182
2018$3,664,2291,257
2019$4,189,8191,415
2020$4,215,3191,440
2021$4,718,6471,439
2022$5,004,1981,495
2023$5,330,0841,529

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