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Cherokee County awards $7,134,865 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Amy Cottrill, Director of the Scholars Program and Professor in the Religion Program | Reinhardt University

Dr. Amy Cottrill, Director of the Scholars Program and Professor in the Religion Program | Reinhardt University

Cherokee County's Reinhardt University invested $7,134,865 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 12.7% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $6,331,162 in college sports aid.

There were 451 male and 214 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Reinhardt University in 2023. Male students received 0.8% 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 Cherokee County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,641,307395
2015$2,993,156391
2016$3,085,706390
2017$3,608,409410
2018$3,639,631388
2019$3,710,210389
2020$5,312,802600
2021$6,396,363593
2022$6,331,162637
2023$7,134,865665

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