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Rutherford County awards $8,305,034 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Sidney A. McPhee President | Middle Tennessee State University

Sidney A. McPhee President | Middle Tennessee State University

Rutherford County's Middle Tennessee State University invested $8,305,034 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 1% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $8,391,820 in college sports aid.

There were 206 male and 116 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Middle Tennessee State University in 2023. Male students received 11.9% 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 Rutherford County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$6,938,672373
2015$7,898,254369
2016$8,678,914368
2017$8,376,019354
2018$8,949,704350
2019$8,425,702339
2020$8,518,040338
2021$8,044,492356
2022$8,391,820348
2023$8,305,034322

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