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Pearl River County awards $899,069 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Adam Breerwood President | Pearl River Community College

Adam Breerwood President | Pearl River Community College

Pearl River County's Pearl River Community College invested $899,069 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 1.2% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $909,968 in college sports aid.

There were 166 male and 80 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Pearl River Community College in 2023. Male students received 10.5% 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 Pearl River County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$604,035172
2015$621,310171
2016$641,670169
2017$716,738187
2018$763,312190
2019$848,579194
2020$741,680212
2021$815,882251
2022$909,968251
2023$899,069246

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