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Bernalillo County awards $9,316,569 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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President Garnett S. Stokes | University of New Mexico-Main Campus

President Garnett S. Stokes | University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Bernalillo County's University of New Mexico-Main Campus invested $9,316,569 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 10.9% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $8,402,384 in college sports aid.

There were 246 male and 204 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of New Mexico-Main Campus in 2023. Male students received 29.7% 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 Bernalillo County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$7,196,052467
2015$7,257,150486
2016$8,687,584466
2017$8,488,155440
2018$8,150,932472
2019$8,838,124471
2020$7,918,927418
2021$8,087,686369
2022$8,402,384415
2023$9,316,569450

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