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College students in Bryan County received $1,746,976 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Dr. Thomas W. Newsom, President | Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Dr. Thomas W. Newsom, President | Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Bryan County's Southeastern Oklahoma State University invested $1,746,976 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 2.1% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,711,497 in college sports aid.

There were 218 male and 104 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 2023. Male students received 25.4% 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 Bryan County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,078,886274
2015$1,162,276239
2016$1,263,837293
2017$1,389,446305
2018$1,342,614304
2019$1,813,460307
2020$1,181,251324
2021$1,715,893307
2022$1,711,497317
2023$1,746,976322

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