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Sullivan County awards $3,710,562 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Alexander W. Whitaker IV, J.D. President | King University

Alexander W. Whitaker IV, J.D. President | King University

Sullivan County's King University invested $3,710,562 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 6.3% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $3,958,156 in college sports aid.

There were 235 male and 204 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing King University in 2023. Male students received 22.1% 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.

Financial aid for College Sports in Sullivan County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,353,632369
2015$2,729,208406
2016$2,760,331388
2017$2,870,172394
2018$3,348,345454
2019$3,344,884424
2020$3,632,592404
2021$3,544,093425
2022$3,958,156493
2023$3,710,562439

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