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Union County awards $6,293,872 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Rhett Brown President | Wingate University

Rhett Brown President | Wingate University

Union County's Wingate University invested $6,293,872 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 7.8% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $5,840,165 in college sports aid.

There were 451 male and 269 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Wingate University in 2023. Male students received 30% 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 Union County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$3,308,801538
2015$3,911,007510
2016$4,883,532534
2017$5,197,311550
2018$5,419,966578
2019$5,388,786584
2020$5,486,036684
2021$5,377,876666
2022$5,840,165635
2023$6,293,872720

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