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Harrison County: $1,991,381 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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Ms. Virginia B. Clark, Chairperson | Salem University

Ms. Virginia B. Clark, Chairperson | Salem University

Harrison County's Salem University invested $1,991,381 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is an 11.5% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,786,296 in college sports aid.

There were 153 male and 118 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Salem University in 2023. Male students received 19.7% 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 Harrison County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$995,315184
2015$1,003,211180
2016$1,439,199151
2017$868,815167
2018$2,220,443256
2019$2,014,551266
2020$1,994,886271
2021$1,917,193271
2022$1,786,296276
2023$1,991,381271

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