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Grady County: $2,296,468 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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Dr. Kayla Hale, President | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Dr. Kayla Hale, President | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Grady County's University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma invested $2,296,468 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 12.3% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $2,619,982 in college sports aid.

There were 121 male and 95 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in 2023. Male students received 0.1% 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 Grady County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,463,563141
2015$1,581,11982
2016$1,703,268141
2017$2,069,007212
2018$2,262,705178
2019$2,529,082230
2020$2,409,916190
2021$2,345,135195
2022$2,619,982185
2023$2,296,468216

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