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Thomas County awards $1,226,433 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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President J. Andrew Sheppard | Thomas University Center for Military Life

President J. Andrew Sheppard | Thomas University Center for Military Life

Thomas County's Thomas University invested $1,226,433 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 47.1% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $833,621 in college sports aid.

There were 149 male and 103 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Thomas University in 2023. Male students received 28.4% 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 Thomas County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,306,196148
2015$1,241,841152
2016$1,626,141168
2017$1,752,508172
2018$2,070,454159
2019$1,412,043167
2020$1,250,764158
2021$1,351,547262
2022$833,621223
2023$1,226,433252

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