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Washington County awards $6,181,122 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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President Jim Dunn | Oklahoma Wesleyan University

President Jim Dunn | Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Washington County's Oklahoma Wesleyan University invested $6,181,122 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 10.3% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $6,890,284 in college sports aid.

There were 270 male and 158 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Oklahoma Wesleyan University in 2023. Male students received 4% 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.

Financial aid for College Sports in Washington County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$3,148,567269
2015$2,418,897269
2016$2,618,707317
2017$2,735,362309
2018$2,961,858317
2019$3,052,796335
2020$5,381,433339
2021$6,479,284360
2022$6,890,284428
2023$6,181,122428

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