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24.9% of Pulaski County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022

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Dr. Tim Taylor President of Shawnee Community College | leadandgovern.com

Dr. Tim Taylor President of Shawnee Community College | leadandgovern.com

In 2022, 24.9% of Pulaski County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 48 men and 49 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Pulaski County paid a total of $345,405 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.

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

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 Pulaski County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Shawnee Community College389974.0

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