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Taney County awards $372,280 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Taney County's College of the Ozarks invested $372,280 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 7.4% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $346,626 in college sports aid.

There were 77 male and 43 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing College of the Ozarks in 2023. Male students received 46.3% 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 Taney County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$270,96568
2015$297,37087
2016$295,89686
2017$319,600120
2018$341,600113
2019$335,900116
2020$376,200123
2021$363,728107
2022$346,62694
2023$372,280120

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