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Duval County awards $12,915,804 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Tim Cost President | Jacksonville University

Tim Cost President | Jacksonville University

Duval County's five universities invested $12,915,804 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 16.4% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $11,095,929 in college sports aid.

There were 698 male and 659 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the five colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 20% less financial aid on average than female students.

Jacksonville University stood out as the university in Duval County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $7,328,077, or 56.7% of all the money invested in the county.

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 Duval County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$8,328,3351,083
2015$9,048,7551,136
2016$9,375,4371,135
2017$9,615,5941,150
2018$10,279,0651,157
2019$10,578,9041,182
2020$11,598,4831,254
2021$11,191,4191,288
2022$11,095,9291,297
2023$12,915,8041,357

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