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12.4% of Jackson County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022

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Dr. Sarah Clemmons President | Chipola College

Dr. Sarah Clemmons President | Chipola College

In 2022, 12.4% of Jackson County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 42 men and 42 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Jackson County paid a total of $911,627 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.

Data shows that basketball was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, and softball.

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 Jackson County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Chipola College677848.1

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