C. Andrew McGadney President | Knox College
C. Andrew McGadney President | Knox College
The county’s universities were represented by 298 men and 161 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Knox County students (322) played for Knox College during this period.
Knox County paid a total of $380,163 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox College | 1,129 | 322 | 3.5 |
| Carl Sandburg College | 631 | 137 | 4.6 |
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