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Madison County awards $419,000 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Donzell Lee, President | Tougaloo College

Dr. Donzell Lee, President | Tougaloo College

Madison County's Tougaloo College invested $419,000 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 14.2% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $367,000 in college sports aid.

There were 65 male and 46 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Tougaloo College in 2023. Male students received 20.2% 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 Madison County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$362,22277
2015$251,63973
2016$343,06175
2017$349,72988
2018$261,52283
2019$312,25888
2020$311,80082
2021$317,57058
2022$367,000110
2023$419,000111

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