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College students in Donley County received $485,942 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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President Tex Buckhaults | Clarendon College

President Tex Buckhaults | Clarendon College

Donley County's Clarendon College invested $485,942 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 9.4% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $444,084 in college sports aid.

There were 122 male and 61 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Clarendon College in 2023. Male students received 25% 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 Donley County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$308,152193
2015$299,232185
2016$374,900150
2017$328,076152
2018$387,818172
2019$387,190157
2020$361,415152
2021$371,355142
2022$444,084204
2023$485,942183

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