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Bradley County: $3,930,470 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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Mark L. Walker, PhD President | Lee University

Mark L. Walker, PhD President | Lee University

Bradley County's two universities invested $3,930,470 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 5.2% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $3,735,054 in college sports aid.

There were 192 male and 193 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the two colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 15% less financial aid on average than female students.

Lee University stood out as the university in Bradley County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $3,534,678, or 89.9% of all the money invested in the county.

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 Bradley County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,042,705274
2015$2,215,149307
2016$2,198,878294
2017$2,403,571332
2018$3,056,594369
2019$3,132,351378
2020$3,306,486353
2021$3,353,501390
2022$3,735,054409
2023$3,930,470385

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