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Franklin County awards $9,676,150 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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William M. Tsutsui, PhD, Chancellor, Professor of History | Ottawa University-Ottawa

William M. Tsutsui, PhD, Chancellor, Professor of History | Ottawa University-Ottawa

Franklin County's Ottawa University-Ottawa invested $9,676,150 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 26% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $7,681,003 in college sports aid.

There were 483 male and 255 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Ottawa University-Ottawa in 2023. Male students received 2% 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 Franklin County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,849,894334
2015$3,633,120432
2016$4,502,600404
2017$4,953,084484
2018$5,196,462559
2019$7,024,950607
2020$6,534,760569
2021$7,076,129598
2022$7,681,003630
2023$9,676,150738

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