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How many Wilson County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022?

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Dr. Paul Stumb President | Cumberland University

Dr. Paul Stumb President | Cumberland University

In 2022, 21.4% of Wilson County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 250 men and 130 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Wilson County paid a total of $6,174,655 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.

Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, and soccer.

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 Wilson County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Cumberland University1,7733804.7

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