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Collier County awards $4,997,652 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Mark Middendorf President | Ave Maria University

Mark Middendorf President | Ave Maria University

Collier County's Ave Maria University invested $4,997,652 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3.8% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $4,814,720 in college sports aid.

There were 334 male and 258 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Ave Maria University in 2023. Male students received 2.4% 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 Collier County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$3,421,100268
2015$2,518,244385
2016$685,426406
2017$1,981,816376
2018$1,959,171389
2019$2,354,463409
2020$3,114,165439
2021$3,818,340436
2022$4,814,720580
2023$4,997,652592

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