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College students in Anderson County received $3,490,351 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Evans P. Whitaker, Ph.D, President | Anderson University

Evans P. Whitaker, Ph.D, President | Anderson University

Anderson County's Anderson University invested $3,490,351 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 13.9% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $3,065,469 in college sports aid.

There were 185 male and 156 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Anderson University in 2023. Male students received 28.2% 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 Anderson County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,546,814275
2015$1,675,139266
2016$1,805,133284
2017$1,817,197244
2018$2,115,066257
2019$2,431,983256
2020$2,714,065257
2021$3,142,191316
2022$3,065,469284
2023$3,490,351341

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