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College students in Doña Ana County received $8,792,150 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Jay Gogue Interim President | New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Jay Gogue Interim President | New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Doña Ana County's New Mexico State University-Main Campus invested $8,792,150 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 $7,924,466 in college sports aid.

There were 215 male and 191 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing New Mexico State University-Main Campus in 2023. Male students received 22.7% 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 Doña Ana County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$6,341,985386
2015$6,686,744404
2016$7,030,100394
2017$6,533,638416
2018$7,405,453408
2019$7,703,654418
2020$8,006,721411
2021$7,711,865396
2022$7,924,466399
2023$8,792,150406

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