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College students in Alamosa County received $2,060,276 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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David Tandberg, Ph.D. President | Adams State University

David Tandberg, Ph.D. President | Adams State University

Alamosa County's Adams State University invested $2,060,276 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 9.7% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,878,243 in college sports aid.

There were 389 male and 141 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Adams State University in 2023. Male students received 45.6% 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 Alamosa County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,094,143677
2015$1,911,300612
2016$1,923,796577
2017$1,996,088572
2018$2,094,889565
2019$2,094,889565
2020$2,001,757600
2021$1,935,228464
2022$1,878,243779
2023$2,060,276530

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