Tri-City Sun

Midland County's Northwood University invested $3,839,829 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 13.9% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $4,458,444 in college sports aid.

There were 290 male and 153 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Northwood University in 2023. Male students received 10.2% 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	$3,526,306	489
2015	$3,610,679	455
2016	$3,884,331	472
2017	$3,834,868	420
2018	$4,247,975	449
2019	$4,450,077	468
2020	$4,630,441	435
2021	$4,161,781	285
2022	$4,458,444	447
2023	$3,839,829	443