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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Union County: $346,130 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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Randy Lowell, Campus Dean | University of South Carolina-Union

Randy Lowell, Campus Dean | University of South Carolina-Union

Union County's University of South Carolina-Union invested $346,130 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 6.1% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $326,165 in college sports aid.

There were 74 male and 29 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of South Carolina-Union in 2023. Male students received 140.8% 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 Union County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$00
2015$00
2016$00
2017$00
2018$36,50036
2019$199,34069
2020$303,64074
2021$285,87072
2022$326,16597
2023$346,130103

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