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Fayette County awards $7,847,309 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Ron Dempsey President | Oakland City University

Dr. Ron Dempsey President | Oakland City University

Fayette County's Oakland City University invested $7,847,309 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 227.1% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $2,399,060 in college sports aid.

There were 176 male and 119 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Oakland City University in 2023. Male students received 2.7% 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 Fayette County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,324,565154
2015$1,137,740151
2016$1,234,842161
2017$1,116,970146
2018$1,237,681155
2019$1,241,880164
2020$1,089,312143
2021$1,876,838175
2022$2,399,060281
2023$7,847,309295

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