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Livingston County's Cleary University invested $1,399,824 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 12.5% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,599,441 in college sports aid.

There were 179 male and 72 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Cleary University in 2023. Male students received 35.9% 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	$377,772	53
2015	$708,620	147
2016	$961,143	170
2017	$1,301,372	173
2018	$1,274,819	215
2019	$1,536,208	192
2020	$1,703,567	231
2021	$1,489,189	232
2022	$1,599,441	255
2023	$1,399,824	251