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College students in McMinn County received $6,084,791 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Tyler Forrest President | Tennessee Wesleyan University

Tyler Forrest President | Tennessee Wesleyan University

McMinn County's Tennessee Wesleyan University invested $6,084,791 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is an 8.5% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $5,609,485 in college sports aid.

There were 175 male and 158 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Tennessee Wesleyan University in 2023. Male students received 19.7% 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 McMinn County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$3,413,079274
2015$3,585,032273
2016$4,101,627308
2017$4,036,218328
2018$4,413,266303
2019$4,894,387320
2020$4,860,321284
2021$5,821,694352
2022$5,609,485425
2023$6,084,791333

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