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Mahoning County awards $5,340,877 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Helen K. (Lamb) Lafferty, Ph.D. President | Youngstown State University

Helen K. (Lamb) Lafferty, Ph.D. President | Youngstown State University

Mahoning County's Youngstown State University invested $5,340,877 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 2.6% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $5,481,713 in college sports aid.

There were 264 male and 218 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Youngstown State University in 2023. Male students received 3.1% 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 Mahoning County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$4,048,483356
2015$4,392,923376
2016$4,639,586377
2017$4,529,335400
2018$4,731,026404
2019$4,940,955425
2020$4,943,567447
2021$5,323,009554
2022$5,481,713500
2023$5,340,877482

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