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College students in Nez Perce County received $1,878,167 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Dr. Cynthia L. Pemberton President | Lewis-Clark State College

Dr. Cynthia L. Pemberton President | Lewis-Clark State College

Nez Perce County's Lewis-Clark State College invested $1,878,167 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 9.5% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,715,013 in college sports aid.

There were 124 male and 91 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Lewis-Clark State College in 2023. Male students received 17.2% 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 Nez Perce County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,751,071176
2015$1,858,203177
2016$1,998,417198
2017$1,914,774197
2018$1,911,125192
2019$1,932,464193
2020$1,707,477187
2021$1,726,591204
2022$1,715,013213
2023$1,878,167215

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