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College students in Las Animas County received $1,076,718 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Rhonda Martin Epper President at Trinidad State College | Trinidad State College

Rhonda Martin Epper President at Trinidad State College | Trinidad State College

Las Animas County's Trinidad State College invested $1,076,718 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 0.2% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,074,404 in college sports aid.

There were 76 male and 69 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Trinidad State College in 2023. Male students received 16.2% 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 Las Animas County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$758,900132
2015$861,729158
2016$915,654132
2017$1,011,600151
2018$997,168152
2019$1,074,676149
2020$1,041,622138
2021$1,027,877152
2022$1,074,404157
2023$1,076,718145

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