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Umatilla County awards $335,160 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. J. Mark Browning President | Blue Mountain Community College

Dr. J. Mark Browning President | Blue Mountain Community College

Umatilla County's Blue Mountain Community College invested $335,160 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3.6% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $347,624 in college sports aid.

There were 90 male and 83 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Blue Mountain Community College in 2023. Male students received 24.5% less 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 Umatilla County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$178,464114
2015$181,835109
2016$183,534115
2017$224,371122
2018$281,966156
2019$317,952166
2020$326,214163
2021$322,655168
2022$347,624179
2023$335,160173

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