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College students in Lewis County received $90,627 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Bob Mohrbacher President | Centralia College

Bob Mohrbacher President | Centralia College

Lewis County's Centralia College invested $90,627 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 7.3% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $97,719 in college sports aid.

There were 47 male and 44 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Centralia College in 2023. Male students received 51.7% 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 Lewis County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$82,76685
2015$86,58582
2016$74,15577
2017$81,61992
2018$101,75996
2019$103,094105
2020$103,78493
2021$118,66383
2022$97,719107
2023$90,62791

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