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Wilson County awards $3,947,574 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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President Douglas N. Searcy | Barton College

President Douglas N. Searcy | Barton College

Wilson County's Barton College invested $3,947,574 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 9.6% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $4,367,828 in college sports aid.

There were 456 male and 223 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Barton College in 2023. Male students received 17.1% 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 Wilson County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,582,490258
2015$1,752,172264
2016$1,839,678272
2017$2,031,356298
2018$2,262,917288
2019$3,232,814412
2020$3,616,124442
2021$3,995,550578
2022$4,367,828602
2023$3,947,574679

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