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Anne Arundel County awards $14,320 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dawn Lindsay President | Anne Arundel Community College

Dawn Lindsay President | Anne Arundel Community College

Anne Arundel County's Anne Arundel Community College invested $14,320 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 14% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $12,560 in college sports aid.

There were 98 male and 56 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Anne Arundel Community College in 2023. Male students received 58.8% 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 Anne Arundel County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$22,950182
2015$3,500169
2016$8,100178
2017$10,700229
2018$14,450245
2019$19,021253
2020$15,063244
2021$14,333104
2022$12,560164
2023$14,320154

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