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College students in Custer County received $1,661,848 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Diana Lovell President | Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Diana Lovell President | Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Custer County's Southwestern Oklahoma State University invested $1,661,848 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3.5% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,722,367 in college sports aid.

There were 219 male and 131 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 2023. Male students received 26.9% 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 Custer County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,565,479329
2015$1,599,302339
2016$1,862,451393
2017$1,801,178328
2018$1,783,322360
2019$1,787,268387
2020$1,798,007375
2021$1,799,929208
2022$1,722,367385
2023$1,661,848350

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