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College students in Lewis and Clark County received $3,220,939 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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President John Cech, Ph.D. | Carroll College

President John Cech, Ph.D. | Carroll College

Lewis and Clark County's Carroll College invested $3,220,939 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 22.5% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $2,629,896 in college sports aid.

There were 182 male and 154 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Carroll College in 2023. Male students received 12.2% 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 Lewis and Clark County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,913,566288
2015$2,445,591353
2016$2,671,826368
2017$2,896,941369
2018$2,976,647335
2019$2,984,247329
2020$2,890,212307
2021$2,889,157315
2022$2,629,896354
2023$3,220,939336

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