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Avery County awards $2,639,269 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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President Herbert L. King Jr. | Lees-McRae College

President Herbert L. King Jr. | Lees-McRae College

Avery County's Lees-McRae College invested $2,639,269 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 5.9% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $2,492,696 in college sports aid.

There were 185 male and 167 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Lees-McRae College in 2023. Male students received 1.8% 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 Avery County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,769,487287
2015$1,654,457278
2016$1,715,847230
2017$1,748,365262
2018$1,697,791275
2019$2,050,591269
2020$2,161,600124
2021$2,376,874313
2022$2,492,696307
2023$2,639,269352

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