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Laramie County: $750,999 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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Dr. Joe Schaffer, President | Laramie County Community College

Dr. Joe Schaffer, President | Laramie County Community College

Laramie County's Laramie County Community College invested $750,999 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 10.9% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $842,998 in college sports aid.

There were 78 male and 67 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Laramie County Community College in 2023. Male students received 37.1% 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 Laramie County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$630,569103
2015$594,380120
2016$718,642135
2017$598,950125
2018$673,722123
2019$737,891125
2020$869,306128
2021$730,999125
2022$842,998141
2023$750,999145

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