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Scott County awards $12,720,498 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Rosemary Allen, Ph.D., President | Georgetown College

Rosemary Allen, Ph.D., President | Georgetown College

Scott County's Georgetown College invested $12,720,498 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 19.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $10,662,501 in college sports aid.

There were 342 male and 219 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Georgetown College in 2023. Male students received 32.2% 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 Scott County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,056,364271
2015$3,114,105379
2016$3,722,166415
2017$5,200,032480
2018$5,157,493505
2019$6,061,761545
2020$7,031,414532
2021$7,346,267556
2022$10,662,501601
2023$12,720,498561

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