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Roosevelt County awards $1,997,560 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. James Johnston President | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

Dr. James Johnston President | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

Roosevelt County's Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus invested $1,997,560 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 0.8% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,980,746 in college sports aid.

There were 244 male and 127 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus in 2023. Male students received 18.6% 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 Roosevelt County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,741,564395
2015$1,769,504431
2016$1,899,710460
2017$2,174,014474
2018$2,030,984392
2019$1,846,540397
2020$2,149,943356
2021$371,24885
2022$1,980,746276
2023$1,997,560371

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