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Clarke County awards $11,853,773 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Jere W. Morehead President of The University of Georgia | president.uga.edu

Jere W. Morehead President of The University of Georgia | president.uga.edu

Clarke County's University of Georgia invested $11,853,773 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 0.2% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $11,877,100 in college sports aid.

There were 286 male and 269 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of Georgia in 2023. Male students received the same amount of financial aid on average as 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 Clarke County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$9,661,690571
2015$10,324,945552
2016$11,135,312519
2017$12,235,297448
2018$12,010,379520
2019$11,636,034572
2020$10,797,866580
2021$11,930,881575
2022$11,877,100571
2023$11,853,773555

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