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Laurens County: $4,452,530 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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Anita Olson Gustafson, Ph.D. President | Presbyterian College

Anita Olson Gustafson, Ph.D. President | Presbyterian College

Laurens County's Presbyterian College invested $4,452,530 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $4,321,081 in college sports aid.

There were 273 male and 173 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Presbyterian College in 2023. Male students received 46% 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 Laurens County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$5,634,675342
2015$6,309,780354
2016$5,927,592347
2017$5,114,834333
2018$5,872,510335
2019$4,258,158354
2020$4,717,015416
2021$4,542,665443
2022$4,321,081462
2023$4,452,530446

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