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Harnett County awards $11,625,360 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

Harnett County's Campbell University invested $11,625,360 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 4.5% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $12,178,262 in college sports aid.

There were 284 male and 195 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Campbell University in 2023. Male students received 1.2% 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 Harnett County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$5,485,172452
2015$6,347,075460
2016$6,523,656473
2017$6,821,175470
2018$8,519,037456
2019$10,759,348510
2020$9,514,468528
2021$10,892,109540
2022$12,178,262521
2023$11,625,360479

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