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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Marin County awards $1,262,650 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Nicola Pitchford, President, Dominican University of California | Dominican University of California

Nicola Pitchford, President, Dominican University of California | Dominican University of California

Marin County's two universities invested $1,262,650 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 10.8% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,139,880 in college sports aid.

There were 166 male and 210 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the two colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 28.8% less financial aid on average than female students.

Dominican University of California stood out as the university in Marin County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $1,262,650, or 100% of all the money invested in the county.

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 Marin County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$831,477362
2015$877,363315
2016$921,786281
2017$994,766274
2018$963,844257
2019$1,025,675248
2020$1,048,718301
2021$1,001,075221
2022$1,139,880334
2023$1,262,650376

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