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Twin Falls County awards $1,347,835 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Dean Fisher President | College of Southern Idaho

Dr. Dean Fisher President | College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls County's College of Southern Idaho invested $1,347,835 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 5.8% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,430,961 in college sports aid.

There were 88 male and 72 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing College of Southern Idaho in 2023. Male students received 30.3% 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 Twin Falls County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,238,901107
2015$1,332,249121
2016$1,236,992128
2017$1,251,619110
2018$1,373,003139
2019$1,136,565147
2020$1,233,304136
2021$1,419,482169
2022$1,430,961168
2023$1,347,835160

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