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La Plata County awards $2,421,441 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Tom Stritikus, President | Fort Lewis College

Dr. Tom Stritikus, President | Fort Lewis College

La Plata County's Fort Lewis College invested $2,421,441 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3.2% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $2,347,260 in college sports aid.

There were 182 male and 142 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Fort Lewis College in 2023. Male students received 7.7% 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 La Plata County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,127,469330
2015$2,144,618324
2016$2,230,527346
2017$2,254,598314
2018$2,397,930305
2019$2,246,154318
2020$2,118,084324
2021$2,371,889284
2022$2,347,260298
2023$2,421,441324

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