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College students in Darlington County received $2,831,622 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Natalie J. Harder President of Coker University | coker.edu

Natalie J. Harder President of Coker University | coker.edu

Darlington County's Coker University invested $2,831,622 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is an 8.1% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $3,082,571 in college sports aid.

There were 244 male and 190 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Coker University in 2023. Male students received 36.3% less 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 Darlington County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,957,980338
2015$2,236,538399
2016$2,430,292355
2017$2,430,279409
2018$2,477,086363
2019$3,001,163380
2020$3,195,227407
2021$3,213,092419
2022$3,082,571427
2023$2,831,622434

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