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Motlow State Community College awards $371,971 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

Published 07/07/24

Motlow State Community College of Tullahoma, Tennessee paid $371,971 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

There were 47 male and 47 female student-athletes that competed for one or more sports teams representing the institution in 2023. Male students at Motlow State Community College received 18.1% less aid than female students.

The amount of athletically-related financial aid at Motlow State Community College increased 15.6% over the year before.

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 71% of student athletes participated in sports to earn a college scholarship.

Top 10 Athletically Related Student Aid in Tennessee in 2023
InstitutionAthletically Related Student Aid
Vanderbilt University$19,799,468
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville$19,281,580
University of Memphis$8,675,813
Middle Tennessee State University$8,305,034
Belmont University$7,010,825
Cumberland University$6,890,125
Lipscomb University$6,852,104
Milligan University$6,395,911
Tennessee Wesleyan University$6,084,791
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga$5,820,489

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