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Clackamas County awards $456,157 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Tim Cook President | Clackamas Community College

Dr. Tim Cook President | Clackamas Community College

Clackamas County's Clackamas Community College invested $456,157 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 17.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $388,779 in college sports aid.

There were 75 male and 69 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Clackamas Community College in 2023. Male students received 11.6% 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 Clackamas County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$362,258159
2015$369,949167
2016$384,670153
2017$394,686150
2018$405,960152
2019$426,962147
2020$432,257140
2021$429,892139
2022$388,779140
2023$456,157144

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