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College students in Wichita County received $2,122,423 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Stacia Haynie, Ph.D., President | Midwestern State University

Stacia Haynie, Ph.D., President | Midwestern State University

Wichita County's Midwestern State University invested $2,122,423 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 9% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $2,331,303 in college sports aid.

There were 232 male and 156 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Midwestern State University in 2023. Male students received 35.4% less 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 Wichita County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,862,234313
2015$1,955,676310
2016$1,903,444310
2017$1,996,459307
2018$2,123,837306
2019$2,160,150310
2020$2,176,354311
2021$2,304,526372
2022$2,331,303357
2023$2,122,423388

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