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College students in Rapides Parish received $2,431,105 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Rapides Parish's two universities invested $2,431,105 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 14.8% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $2,117,844 in college sports aid.

There were 335 male and 162 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the two colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 28.1% more financial aid on average than female students.

Louisiana College stood out as the university in Rapides Parish which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $1,981,105, or 81.5% 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 Rapides Parish over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$186,096404
2015$919,588502
2016$394,386591
2017$464,904622
2018$461,406548
2019$474,673520
2020$488,222509
2021$475,395408
2022$2,117,844531
2023$2,431,105497

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