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2022: 32.2% of St. Joseph County students played sports on collegiate teams

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Dr. Adam L. Cloutier Vice-President of Academic | Glen Oaks Community College

Dr. Adam L. Cloutier Vice-President of Academic | Glen Oaks Community College

In 2022, 32.2% of St. Joseph County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 58 men and 36 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

St. Joseph County paid a total of $101,769 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.

Data shows that baseball was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, and volleyball.

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.

Number of Students on Collegiate Teams in St. Joseph County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Glen Oaks Community College292943.1

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