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College students in Macon County received $1,467,337 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Dr. Charlotte P. Morris President of Tuskegee University | tuskegee.edu

Dr. Charlotte P. Morris President of Tuskegee University | tuskegee.edu

Macon County's Tuskegee University invested $1,467,337 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 16.9% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,766,229 in college sports aid.

There were 240 male and 111 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Tuskegee University in 2023. Male students received 1.7% 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 Macon County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,090,236267
2015$1,924,472245
2016$1,999,349253
2017$2,013,159265
2018$2,199,455270
2019$151,394290
2020$2,179,431267
2021$1,679,43196
2022$1,766,229207
2023$1,467,337351

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