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Cowlitz County awards $115,423 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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LCC President Dr. Matt Seimears | Lower Columbia College

LCC President Dr. Matt Seimears | Lower Columbia College

Cowlitz County's Lower Columbia College invested $115,423 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 5.8% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $122,489 in college sports aid.

There were 44 male and 62 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Lower Columbia College in 2023. Male students received 24.1% 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 Cowlitz County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$81,080103
2015$81,057101
2016$89,572110
2017$96,98899
2018$109,025114
2019$92,247116
2020$108,713119
2021$94,180103
2022$122,489115
2023$115,423106

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