Julie Kornfeld, President | Kenyon College
Julie Kornfeld, President | Kenyon College
The county’s universities were represented by 554 men and 407 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Knox County students (560) played for Kenyon College during this period.
Knox County paid a total of $1,963,780 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by lacrosse, and basketball.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyon College | 1,868 | 560 | 3.3 |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | 1,319 | 401 | 3.3 |
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