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Solano County awards $66,264 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Michael J. Dumont Interim President | California State University Maritime Academy

Michael J. Dumont Interim President | California State University Maritime Academy

Solano County's two universities invested $66,264 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 41.8% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $46,743 in college sports aid.

There were 198 male and 128 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing the two colleges in the county in 2023. Male students received 7.1% more financial aid on average than female students.

California State University Maritime Academy stood out as the university in Solano County which received most of the financial aid during 2023. The institution received $66,264, 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 Solano County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$54,000317
2015$56,000327
2016$60,000374
2017$60,000355
2018$60,000343
2019$65,000342
2020$59,253277
2021$48,24366
2022$46,743346
2023$66,264326

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