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Washington County awards $4,891,332 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Brian Noland, President | East Tennessee State University

Dr. Brian Noland, President | East Tennessee State University

Washington County's East Tennessee State University invested $4,891,332 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is an 8.1% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $5,320,847 in college sports aid.

There were 276 male and 157 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing East Tennessee State University in 2023. Male students received 7.2% 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 Washington County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$3,428,284274
2015$2,333,095238
2016$4,495,067397
2017$5,126,500359
2018$5,365,936386
2019$5,495,392393
2020$5,248,757386
2021$5,282,830402
2022$5,320,847426
2023$4,891,332433

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