President Jane Wood | Bluffton University
President Jane Wood | Bluffton University
The county’s universities were represented by 512 men and 285 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
The largest number of students per institution in Allen County (428) played for Bluffton University during this period.
Allen County paid a total of $1,660,145 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton University | 700 | 428 | 1.6 |
| University of Northwestern Ohio | 2,526 | 369 | 6.8 |
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