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College students in Payne County received $8,880,887 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Dr. Kayse Shrum, President | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Dr. Kayse Shrum, President | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Payne County's Oklahoma State University-Main Campus invested $8,880,887 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 24% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $7,159,552 in college sports aid.

There were 277 male and 223 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Oklahoma State University-Main Campus in 2023. Male students received 15.9% 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 Payne County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$4,380,291473
2015$4,645,251496
2016$5,703,269479
2017$5,750,534530
2018$5,877,543502
2019$6,012,729520
2020$6,429,555489
2021$6,579,795489
2022$7,159,552490
2023$8,880,887500

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