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

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Richard Cosentino President | Lander University

Richard Cosentino President | Lander University

Greenwood County's Lander University invested $3,145,559 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 9.4% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $2,875,002 in college sports aid.

There were 249 male and 196 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Lander University 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 Greenwood County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$413,972202
2015$1,610,956198
2016$1,610,489198
2017$1,512,447218
2018$1,666,249219
2019$1,660,636260
2020$2,096,437351
2021$2,473,313436
2022$2,875,002489
2023$3,145,559445

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