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Pontotoc County awards $1,227,112 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Wendell Godwin, President | East Central University

Wendell Godwin, President | East Central University

Pontotoc County's East Central University invested $1,227,112 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 20.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,019,952 in college sports aid.

There were 225 male and 90 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing East Central University in 2023. Male students received 25.7% 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 Pontotoc County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,426,086294
2015$1,575,438320
2016$1,445,379310
2017$1,201,174264
2018$1,275,485257
2019$1,265,746269
2020$1,207,681295
2021$1,222,071310
2022$1,019,952323
2023$1,227,112315

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