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Scioto County awards $969,012 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Eric Braun, President | Shawnee State University

Eric Braun, President | Shawnee State University

Scioto County's Shawnee State University invested $969,012 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is an 8% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $896,871 in college sports aid.

There were 41 male and 23 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Shawnee State University in 2023. Male students received 37.9% 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 Scioto County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$623,592203
2015$611,939210
2016$536,750176
2017$618,874227
2018$706,871275
2019$731,623340
2020$719,001336
2021$780,775357
2022$896,871433
2023$969,01264

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