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Lafayette County awards $10,884,160 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Glenn Boyce Chancellor | University Of Mississippi

Glenn Boyce Chancellor | University Of Mississippi

Lafayette County's University of Mississippi invested $10,884,160 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 $11,210,555 in college sports aid.

There were 248 male and 157 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of Mississippi in 2023. Male students received 1% 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 Lafayette County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$7,223,190391
2015$7,634,734391
2016$8,415,855377
2017$9,698,230377
2018$9,781,899393
2019$9,892,367389
2020$10,048,024380
2021$10,004,481404
2022$11,210,555411
2023$10,884,160405

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