Robert Wesley Pearigen President The University of the South | new.sewanee.edu
Robert Wesley Pearigen President The University of the South | new.sewanee.edu
This is unchanged compared to the previous year.
There were 277 male and 223 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing The University of the South in 2023.
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.
| Year | Athletically Related Student Aid | Student-athletes Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $0 | 443 |
| 2015 | $0 | 467 |
| 2016 | $0 | 429 |
| 2017 | $0 | 412 |
| 2018 | $0 | 447 |
| 2019 | $0 | 492 |
| 2020 | $0 | 464 |
| 2021 | $0 | 441 |
| 2022 | $0 | 541 |
| 2023 | $0 | 500 |
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