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

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William B. Greer President | Milligan University

William B. Greer President | Milligan University

In 2022, 57.1% of Carter County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 250 men and 173 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Carter County paid a total of $5,143,575 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.

Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, 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.

Number of Students on Collegiate Teams in Carter County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Milligan University7414231.8

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