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College students in Cherokee County received $5,873,366 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Jeremy Whitaker Acting President | Limestone University

Jeremy Whitaker Acting President | Limestone University

Cherokee County's Limestone University invested $5,873,366 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 5.3% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $6,202,315 in college sports aid.

There were 507 male and 226 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Limestone University in 2023. Male students received 35.9% 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 Cherokee County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$3,622,230745
2015$4,504,500761
2016$5,534,040795
2017$4,925,495784
2018$5,140,120736
2019$5,584,881763
2020$5,956,662744
2021$5,966,412785
2022$6,202,315709
2023$5,873,366733

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