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Taylor County awards $4,381,332 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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President Dr. Joe Hopkins | Campbellsville University

President Dr. Joe Hopkins | Campbellsville University

Taylor County's Campbellsville University invested $4,381,332 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 6.3% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $4,676,639 in college sports aid.

There were 619 male and 349 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Campbellsville University in 2023. Male students received 14% 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 Taylor County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$5,194,222339
2015$3,563,618367
2016$358,241659
2017$4,097,126425
2018$4,282,513675
2019$4,531,261440
2020$4,762,967631
2021$4,656,840881
2022$4,676,639821
2023$4,381,332968

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