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Phelps County awards $3,832,388 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Mohammad Dehghani, Chancellor | Missouri University of Science and Technology

Dr. Mohammad Dehghani, Chancellor | Missouri University of Science and Technology

Phelps County's Missouri University of Science and Technology invested $3,832,388 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 7.8% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $3,556,005 in college sports aid.

There were 336 male and 114 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Missouri University of Science and Technology in 2023. Male students received 12.8% 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 Phelps County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,839,070360
2015$2,793,290378
2016$2,896,782390
2017$3,176,722384
2018$3,265,443380
2019$3,410,864379
2020$3,692,797401
2021$3,935,484410
2022$3,556,005448
2023$3,832,388450

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