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Clark County awards $230,051 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Karin Edwards President | Clark College

Dr. Karin Edwards President | Clark College

Clark County's Clark College invested $230,051 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 106.8% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $111,221 in college sports aid.

There were 103 male and 61 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Clark College in 2023. Male students received 47.5% less 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 Clark County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$199,384135
2015$124,653154
2016$116,706165
2017$121,510181
2018$112,841135
2019$112,889137
2020$129,865178
2021$00
2022$111,221165
2023$230,051164

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