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College students in Pickaway County received $751,783 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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President, Dr. Ronald E. Smith | Ohio Christian University

President, Dr. Ronald E. Smith | Ohio Christian University

Pickaway County's Ohio Christian University invested $751,783 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is an 8.7% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $823,417 in college sports aid.

There were 132 male and 81 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Ohio Christian University in 2023. Male students received 5.5% 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 Pickaway County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$0142
2015$0154
2016$548,041158
2017$861,823193
2018$877,968229
2019$822,538242
2020$853,537283
2021$852,743276
2022$823,417221
2023$751,783213

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