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Union County: $1,244,719 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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Kelly Ryan, Ph.D. President | Eastern Oregon University

Kelly Ryan, Ph.D. President | Eastern Oregon University

Union County's Eastern Oregon University invested $1,244,719 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 1.7% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,266,786 in college sports aid.

There were 270 male and 154 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Eastern Oregon University in 2023. Male students received 10.8% 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 Union County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$664,197260
2015$665,360251
2016$860,166306
2017$904,450351
2018$1,023,930335
2019$1,052,353468
2020$1,054,428379
2021$1,070,712407
2022$1,266,786423
2023$1,244,719424

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