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College students in Abbeville County received $3,781,419 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Dr. Steve Adamson, President | Erskine College

Dr. Steve Adamson, President | Erskine College

Abbeville County's Erskine College invested $3,781,419 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 20.2% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $3,147,193 in college sports aid.

There were 496 male and 226 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Erskine College in 2023. Male students received 52.6% 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 Abbeville County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,045,564319
2015$2,337,814375
2016$2,636,247375
2017$2,520,953409
2018$2,495,635359
2019$2,273,172394
2020$2,816,609688
2021$3,004,381649
2022$3,147,193585
2023$3,781,419722

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