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Shelby County awards $2,758,702 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. John W. Stewart III President | University Of Montevallo

Dr. John W. Stewart III President | University Of Montevallo

Shelby County's University of Montevallo invested $2,758,702 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 1.7% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $2,807,615 in college sports aid.

There were 252 male and 180 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of Montevallo in 2023. Male students received 34.1% 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 Shelby County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,600,914213
2015$1,897,804250
2016$2,147,575258
2017$2,360,217319
2018$2,689,043369
2019$2,650,622363
2020$2,646,852358
2021$2,755,812467
2022$2,807,615439
2023$2,758,702432

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