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Leon County awards $12,732,226 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Richard McCullough President | Florida State University

Richard McCullough President | Florida State University

Leon County's four universities invested $12,732,226 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 17.8% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $15,490,302 in college sports aid.

There were 539 male and 293 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the four colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 27.9% more financial aid on average than female students.

Florida State University stood out as the university in Leon County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $7,817,568, or 61.4% 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 Leon County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$12,250,796776
2015$11,845,953904
2016$13,678,319827
2017$14,252,728854
2018$15,703,963926
2019$15,676,500928
2020$15,274,086935
2021$11,260,036798
2022$15,490,302995
2023$12,732,226832

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