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Itawamba County: $609,594 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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Dr. Jay Allen President | Itawamba Community College

Dr. Jay Allen President | Itawamba Community College

Itawamba County's Itawamba Community College invested $609,594 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 4% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $634,890 in college sports aid.

There were 144 male and 74 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Itawamba Community College in 2023. Male students received 19.6% 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 Itawamba County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$451,337224
2015$497,747225
2016$482,991236
2017$501,236213
2018$543,611218
2019$567,283216
2020$566,218216
2021$619,537221
2022$634,890224
2023$609,594218

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