Rio Arriba County’s Northern New Mexico College invested $106,249 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This is an 11.2% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $119,600 in college sports aid.
There were 20 male and 15 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Northern New Mexico College in 2023. Male students received 8.3% 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.
| Year | Athletically Related Student Aid | Student-athletes Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $214,550 | 51 |
| 2015 | $140,891 | 47 |
| 2016 | $97,833 | 46 |
| 2017 | $98,050 | 80 |
| 2018 | $127,550 | 72 |
| 2019 | $112,500 | 48 |
| 2020 | $172,000 | 41 |
| 2021 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | $119,600 | 35 |
| 2023 | $106,249 | 35 |
