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Alamance County awards $11,626,787 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Constance “Connie” Ledoux Book President | Elon University

Dr. Constance “Connie” Ledoux Book President | Elon University

Alamance County's Elon University invested $11,626,787 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 5.8% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $10,990,156 in college sports aid.

There were 238 male and 179 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Elon University in 2023. Male students received 11.7% 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 Alamance County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$8,076,490398
2015$8,566,770382
2016$9,146,258398
2017$9,249,834385
2018$9,602,042404
2019$10,062,520416
2020$10,402,441403
2021$10,900,433408
2022$10,990,156416
2023$11,626,787417

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