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White County awards $2,136,047 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Emir Fethi Caner, President | Truett McConnell University

Emir Fethi Caner, President | Truett McConnell University

White County's Truett McConnell University invested $2,136,047 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 9.5% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,949,958 in college sports aid.

There were 242 male and 213 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Truett McConnell University in 2023. Male students received 18.8% 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 White County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$738,123195
2015$973,206263
2016$1,070,749285
2017$1,349,914231
2018$1,530,729215
2019$1,829,740283
2020$1,608,436321
2021$1,689,552390
2022$1,949,958362
2023$2,136,047455

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