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Larimer County awards $9,629,292 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Amy Parsons President | Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Amy Parsons President | Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Larimer County's Colorado State University-Fort Collins invested $9,629,292 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 2.5% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $9,391,926 in college sports aid.

There were 194 male and 177 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Colorado State University-Fort Collins in 2023. Male students received 2.9% 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 Larimer County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$7,240,165369
2015$7,690,607380
2016$8,774,885377
2017$8,884,298369
2018$8,941,704366
2019$9,167,126362
2020$9,337,052375
2021$9,240,645371
2022$9,391,926372
2023$9,629,292371

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