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Weakley County awards $4,488,153 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Yancy Freeman, Chancellor | The University of Tennessee-Martin

Dr. Yancy Freeman, Chancellor | The University of Tennessee-Martin

Weakley County's The University of Tennessee-Martin invested $4,488,153 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 1.6% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $4,416,898 in college sports aid.

There were 257 male and 165 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing The University of Tennessee-Martin in 2023. Male students received 4.8% 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 Weakley County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$3,779,492343
2015$4,256,546353
2016$3,797,066328
2017$3,683,825369
2018$4,022,078425
2019$4,301,953417
2020$4,204,476423
2021$4,258,152393
2022$4,416,898391
2023$4,488,153422

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