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Jefferson County awards $5,585,556 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Charles A. Fowler President | Carson-Newman University

Charles A. Fowler President | Carson-Newman University

Jefferson County's Carson-Newman University invested $5,585,556 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 0.4% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $5,608,189 in college sports aid.

There were 317 male and 147 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Carson-Newman University in 2023. Male students received 41% 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.

Financial aid for College Sports in Jefferson County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,939,565441
2015$3,659,992487
2016$4,189,395530
2017$4,718,291488
2018$4,989,389489
2019$5,001,941498
2020$5,010,240498
2021$4,996,172430
2022$5,608,189609
2023$5,585,556464

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