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Knox County awards $5,877,599 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Knox County's Union College invested $5,877,599 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3.6% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $5,672,704 in college sports aid.

There were 244 male and 155 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Union College in 2023. Male students received 12.3% 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 Knox County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,953,270337
2015$2,940,117379
2016$2,976,594378
2017$4,214,864417
2018$4,324,904445
2019$4,967,286430
2020$4,773,319418
2021$4,590,186380
2022$5,672,704403
2023$5,877,599399

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