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Coffee County: $811,750 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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Daniel Long President | Enterprise State Community College

Daniel Long President | Enterprise State Community College

Coffee County's Enterprise State Community College invested $811,750 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 17.4% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $982,552 in college sports aid.

There were 72 male and 53 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Enterprise State Community College in 2023. Male students received 1.6% 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 Coffee County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$232,05970
2015$306,99672
2016$332,66468
2017$313,69160
2018$340,97165
2019$349,68172
2020$418,25977
2021$294,00065
2022$982,552106
2023$811,750125

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