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Rhea County awards $1,448,295 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Douglas F. Mann, President | Bryan College-Dayton

Dr. Douglas F. Mann, President | Bryan College-Dayton

Rhea County's Bryan College-Dayton invested $1,448,295 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 31.2% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,103,605 in college sports aid.

There were 232 male and 146 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Bryan College-Dayton in 2023. Male students received 33.7% 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 Rhea County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,377,099145
2015$3,085,642304
2016$3,196,267315
2017$1,657,370328
2018$2,141,615301
2019$2,199,899233
2020$2,247,415279
2021$1,196,852319
2022$1,103,605196
2023$1,448,295378

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