David R. Harris President | David R. Harris President
David R. Harris President | David R. Harris President
The county’s only university was represented by 248 men and 155 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Knox County paid a total of $5,672,704 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, 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 Knox County in 2022
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union College | 741 | 403 | 1.8 |
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