President Dan Mahony, PhD. | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
President Dan Mahony, PhD. | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
The county’s universities were represented by 231 men and 192 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Madison County students (254) played for Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville during this period.
Madison County paid a total of $3,513,171 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, and basketball.
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 Illinois University-Edwardsville | 8,071 | 254 | 31.8 |
| Lewis and Clark Community College | 1,264 | 169 | 7.5 |
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