Palm Coast Times

St. Johns County's Flagler College invested $3,789,384 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 13.8% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $3,329,101 in college sports aid.

There were 197 male and 173 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Flagler College in 2023. Male students received 31% 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.

Year	Athletically Related Student Aid	Student-athletes Enrollment
2014	$1,552,836	204
2015	$1,571,878	211
2016	$1,769,070	204
2017	$1,772,946	200
2018	$1,928,924	192
2019	$2,274,687	219
2020	$2,430,047	224
2021	$2,669,871	230
2022	$3,329,101	382
2023	$3,789,384	370