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Marshall County: $135,433 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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Ivy R. Taylor President | Rust College

Ivy R. Taylor President | Rust College

Marshall County's Rust College invested $135,433 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 17.7% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $164,540 in college sports aid.

There were 161 male and 135 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Rust College in 2023. Male students received 20.7% 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 Marshall County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$0117
2015$0142
2016$0141
2017$0113
2018$78,66879
2019$116,03696
2020$151,702108
2021$401,29486
2022$164,540105
2023$135,433296

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