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Newton County awards $632,594 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

Newton County's Crowder College invested $632,594 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 12.8% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $561,025 in college sports aid.

There were 129 male and 61 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Crowder College in 2023. Male students received 51.7% 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 Newton County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$364,30385
2015$368,271104
2016$390,847101
2017$405,787101
2018$436,663114
2019$467,165112
2020$504,05994
2021$558,850115
2022$561,025136
2023$632,594190

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