Jayathi Y. Murthy President | Oregon State University
Jayathi Y. Murthy President | Oregon State University
The county’s only university was represented by 324 men and 217 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Benton County paid a total of $10,023,764 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by rowing, and soccer.
Students who play sports often have higher graduation rates than non-athletes. More female than male athletes graduate.
The average institutional gift aid for student-athletes is $17,000, with 80% of them receive some kind of academic grant or need-based scholarship.
Number of Students on Collegiate Teams in Benton County in 2022
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University | 18,676 | 541 | 34.5 |
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