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Beaufort County awards $318,214 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Al M. Panu, Ph.D., Chancellor | University of South Carolina Beaufort

Al M. Panu, Ph.D., Chancellor | University of South Carolina Beaufort

Beaufort County's University of South Carolina Beaufort invested $318,214 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 17.3% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $384,754 in college sports aid.

There were 77 male and 80 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of South Carolina Beaufort in 2023. Male students received 51.1% 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 Beaufort County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$879,673133
2015$754,270155
2016$812,627131
2017$886,882148
2018$903,068200
2019$1,401,979193
2020$1,050,978212
2021$340,646170
2022$384,754143
2023$318,214157

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