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College students in Cherokee County received $2,077,290 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Dr. Rodney Hanley President | Northeastern State University

Dr. Rodney Hanley President | Northeastern State University

Cherokee County's Northeastern State University invested $2,077,290 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 3.6% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $2,005,784 in college sports aid.

There were 234 male and 81 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Northeastern State University in 2023. Male students received 26.4% 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 Cherokee County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,520,884286
2015$1,438,503264
2016$1,580,552266
2017$1,733,723276
2018$1,974,889284
2019$2,076,236283
2020$1,999,228285
2021$2,119,238267
2022$2,005,784333
2023$2,077,290315

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