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

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Michael Seymour President | Alexandria Technical & Community College

Michael Seymour President | Alexandria Technical & Community College

In 2022, 9% of Douglas County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 67 men and 12 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Douglas County paid a total of $4,750 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.

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 Douglas County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Alexandria Technical & Community College8787911.1

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