Dr. Russ Deaton Interim President | Volunteer State Community College
Dr. Russ Deaton Interim President | Volunteer State Community College
The county’s universities were represented by 86 men and 56 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Sumner County students (86) played for Volunteer State Community College during this period.
Sumner County did not provide any athletically related financial aid in 2022.
Data shows that basketball 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer State Community College | 3,541 | 86 | 41.2 |
| Welch College | 181 | 56 | 3.2 |
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