Dr. George Grant Jr President at Saginaw Valley State University | Saginaw Valley State University
Dr. George Grant Jr President at Saginaw Valley State University | Saginaw Valley State University
This is a 1.2% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $3,048,830 in college sports aid.
There were 337 male and 189 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Saginaw Valley State University in 2023. Male students received 8.5% 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.
| Year | Athletically Related Student Aid | Student-athletes Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $2,069,357 | 437 |
| 2015 | $2,098,592 | 505 |
| 2016 | $2,195,530 | 483 |
| 2017 | $2,425,548 | 517 |
| 2018 | $2,468,228 | 476 |
| 2019 | $2,557,701 | 512 |
| 2020 | $2,609,822 | 467 |
| 2021 | $2,823,871 | 356 |
| 2022 | $3,048,830 | 497 |
| 2023 | $3,083,939 | 526 |
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