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Clayton County awards $1,012,286 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

Clayton County's Clayton State University invested $1,012,286 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is an 8.3% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,103,524 in college sports aid.

There were 89 male and 69 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Clayton State University in 2023. Male students received 28.4% less 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 Clayton County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$835,611132
2015$1,386,290119
2016$1,387,313124
2017$1,307,319136
2018$1,120,581129
2019$1,110,715123
2020$1,045,952131
2021$879,202124
2022$1,103,524137
2023$1,012,286158

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