In 2022, 7.2% of Jefferson County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
The county’s only university was represented by 56 men and 56 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Jefferson County paid a total of $568,819 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer 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.
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson College | 1,565 | 112 | 14.0 |
