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Benton County awards $10,378,374 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Jayathi Y. Murthy President | Oregon State University

Jayathi Y. Murthy President | Oregon State University

Benton County's Oregon State University invested $10,378,374 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3.5% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $10,023,764 in college sports aid.

There were 300 male and 232 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Oregon State University in 2023. Male students received 2.5% 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 Benton County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$9,169,665492
2015$9,400,167499
2016$10,287,626503
2017$10,093,018502
2018$9,917,753493
2019$10,505,101541
2020$10,801,984534
2021$9,977,430533
2022$10,023,764541
2023$10,378,374532

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