Daniel C. Dobbins President | McKendree University
Daniel C. Dobbins President | McKendree University
The county’s universities were represented by 696 men and 436 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of St. Clair County students (965) played for McKendree University during this period.
St. Clair County paid a total of $6,726,690 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKendree University | 1,256 | 965 | 1.3 |
| Southwestern Illinois College | 2,780 | 167 | 16.6 |
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