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Pickens County awards $15,219,183 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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President James P. Clements, Ph.D. | Clemson University

President James P. Clements, Ph.D. | Clemson University

Pickens County's two universities invested $15,219,183 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 2.6% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $15,626,988 in college sports aid.

There were 416 male and 362 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the two colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 3.3% more financial aid on average than female students.

Clemson University stood out as the university in Pickens County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $13,497,485, or 88.7% of all the money invested in the county.

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 Pickens County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$12,911,850733
2015$13,171,410664
2016$15,534,890721
2017$17,322,990735
2018$17,055,217803
2019$17,774,914746
2020$18,927,323803
2021$14,972,282607
2022$15,626,988600
2023$15,219,183778

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