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Lewis County: $2,331,440 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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Dr. Lauren Schellenberger President | Culver-Stockton College

Dr. Lauren Schellenberger President | Culver-Stockton College

Lewis County's Culver-Stockton College invested $2,331,440 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 16.2% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $2,780,647 in college sports aid.

There were 366 male and 190 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Culver-Stockton College in 2023. Male students received 0.8% 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 Lewis County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$4,175,246379
2015$4,331,497496
2016$4,582,071474
2017$4,386,980472
2018$5,095,078536
2019$100523
2020$2,589,103540
2021$2,667,205567
2022$2,780,647563
2023$2,331,440556

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