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Whitfield County awards $267,957 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. John M. Fuchko III, President | Dalton State College

Dr. John M. Fuchko III, President | Dalton State College

Whitfield County's Dalton State College invested $267,957 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 2.9% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $276,000 in college sports aid.

There were 56 male and 56 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Dalton State College in 2023. Male students received 38.1% 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 Whitfield County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$363,80969
2015$425,60579
2016$690,321110
2017$526,680101
2018$312,30578
2019$289,08487
2020$292,15099
2021$278,30095
2022$276,000102
2023$267,957112

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