Lasting Legacy
Student-Athlete
Scholarship Support
Support of Michigan Athletics scholarships allows our programs to strive for excellence in competition, while providing our Wolverines a world-class academic experience. Scholarship funds are critical to the long-term success and sustainability of our student-athletes and athletic programs. Donors create a lasting legacy of support to Michigan Athletics through their generosity.
29 Varsity Teams
792
Current Number of Student-Athletes
223
In-State
569
Out-Of-State
Average cost of attendance:
$38,244
In-State
$82,277
Out-Of-State
Michigan's Athletic
Scholarship Bill
$33.9M
In total tuition, room and board
$24.6M
In financial aid (Tuition, including on campus housing), paid directly to the University
$5.35M*
In additional student aid (additional housing and cost of attendance stipends)
$3.9M
in Alston Fund distributions
*fiscal year 2023 (July 1, 2023-June 30,2024)
621
78%
of which 64% are out-of-state
Total financial aid cost
from FY23 was
$32,375,000
Average financial aid cost
per student-athlete is
$57,430
Student-Athlete Scholarship Support Opens Doors For
Engagement
Enables our student-athletes to apply themselves in the classroom and become active participants in their academic community at one of the world's most prestigious institutions.
Recruiting
Allows Michigan to compete for the best and brightest student-athletes from around the globe by offering a valuable combination of athletics and academics. This sets them up for success at Michigan and beyond, fostering the next generation of Leaders and Best.
Affordability
Eases the rising financial burden placed on both the student-athlete and the athletic department throughout their time at Michigan, allowing them to focus on making the most of their academic and athletic opportunity.
Holistic Support
Provides the resources necessary to develop well-rounded student-athletes by ensuring they can maximize their opportunities for success in athletics and academics.
To make a gift, contact us at
athleticdevelopment@umich.eduEndowed
Scholarships
Average college tuition continues to rise due to inflation and the decreasing amount of state support. Student-athletes are expected to maintain a balance between athletics and academics, leaving them with limited time to work and earn money for tuition.
Our student-athletes, as members of a nationally recognized athletic program, deserve to feel supported in both academic and athletic endeavors. And that is what an endowed scholarship offers - support. When they take the field at the Michigan Stadium, skate onto the ice of Yost Ice Arena, or step up to the plate at Ray Fisher Stadium, student-athletes need not be burdened by the financial strain that college tuition poses.
Total Progress:
28.6%
Goal of
$616,968,130
to fully endow all sport programs
Individual Sport Breakdowns
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