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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Durham County awards $31,541,966 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Vincent E. Price President of Duke University | duke.edu

Vincent E. Price President of Duke University | duke.edu

Durham County's two universities invested $31,541,966 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 10.1% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $28,646,793 in college sports aid.

There were 586 male and 328 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the two colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 34.3% more financial aid on average than female students.

Duke University stood out as the university in Durham County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $27,601,160, or 87.5% of all the money invested in the county.

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 Durham County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$19,737,060904
2015$21,586,6161,042
2016$23,044,934940
2017$22,906,257965
2018$26,717,181962
2019$27,693,923934
2020$28,377,1451,008
2021$27,744,150962
2022$28,646,793999
2023$31,541,966914

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