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How much did Lumpkin County spend on athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023?

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Michael P. Shannon, President | University of North Georgia

Michael P. Shannon, President | University of North Georgia

Lumpkin County's University of North Georgia invested $1,615,225 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3.4% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,672,828 in college sports aid.

There were 107 male and 102 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of North Georgia in 2023. Male students received 1.3% 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 Lumpkin County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$922,763210
2015$1,005,858198
2016$1,206,166213
2017$1,258,993206
2018$1,385,260206
2019$1,507,629214
2020$1,659,858219
2021$1,644,317223
2022$1,672,828208
2023$1,615,225209

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