President Dr. Brent D. Ellis | Spring Arbor University
President Dr. Brent D. Ellis | Spring Arbor University
The county’s universities were represented by 294 men and 260 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Jackson County students (398) played for Spring Arbor University during this period.
Jackson County paid a total of $3,355,062 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Arbor University | 933 | 398 | 2.3 |
| Jackson College | 822 | 156 | 5.3 |
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