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

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Todd Shackett President of Southern Union State Community College | catalog.suscc.edu

Todd Shackett President of Southern Union State Community College | catalog.suscc.edu

Randolph County's Southern Union State Community College invested $668,597 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is an 11.9% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $597,473 in college sports aid.

There were 100 male and 81 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Southern Union State Community College in 2023. Male students received 15.7% 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 Randolph County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$636,074105
2015$642,11994
2016$625,31397
2017$640,189121
2018$629,894110
2019$657,752119
2020$691,812129
2021$588,074129
2022$597,473134
2023$668,597181

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