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Orange County awards $15,137,889 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Lee H. Roberts Chancellor of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | unc.edu

Lee H. Roberts Chancellor of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | unc.edu

Orange County's University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invested $15,137,889 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 10.7% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $13,669,482 in college sports aid.

There were 476 male and 396 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2023. Male students received 1.7% 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 Orange County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$12,261,149850
2015$13,612,346771
2016$14,528,811766
2017$14,982,817890
2018$16,613,844871
2019$16,975,652860
2020$17,247,270858
2021$18,036,120833
2022$13,669,482838
2023$15,137,889872

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