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Davidson County awards $18,407 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Jenny Varner President | Davidson County Community College

Jenny Varner President | Davidson County Community College

Davidson County's Davidson-Davie Community College invested $18,407 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 75.1% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $10,510 in college sports aid.

There were 20 male and 10 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Davidson-Davie Community College in 2023. Male students received 11.2% 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 Davidson County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$025
2015$027
2016$025
2017$024
2018$025
2019$026
2020$10,34424
2021$10,92032
2022$10,51035
2023$18,40730

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