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College students in Copiah County received $833,463 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Dr. Dewayne Middleton President | Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Dr. Dewayne Middleton President | Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Copiah County's Copiah-Lincoln Community College invested $833,463 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 20.9% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $689,221 in college sports aid.

There were 168 male and 69 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Copiah-Lincoln Community College in 2023. Male students received 0.5% 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 Copiah County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$445,653196
2015$469,361190
2016$485,891180
2017$480,101143
2018$496,582149
2019$490,418149
2020$481,990162
2021$648,268206
2022$689,221231
2023$833,463237

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