President Dr. J. Keith Newman | Southern Nazarene University
President Dr. J. Keith Newman | Southern Nazarene University
The county’s universities were represented by 963 men and 798 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
The largest number of students per institution in Oklahoma County (409) played for Southern Nazarene University during this period.
Oklahoma County paid a total of $15,900,409 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by football, and baseball.
Students who play sports often have higher graduation rates than non-athletes. More female than male athletes graduate.
The average institutional gift aid for student-athletes is $17,000, with 80% of them receive some kind of academic grant or need-based scholarship.
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Nazarene University | 1,258 | 409 | 3.1 |
| University of Central Oklahoma | 8,585 | 407 | 21.1 |
| Oklahoma City University | 1,381 | 348 | 4.0 |
| Oklahoma Christian University | 1,622 | 255 | 6.4 |
| Southwestern Christian University | 410 | 203 | 2.0 |
| Rose State College | 2,689 | 139 | 19.3 |
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