Dr. Lynne Murray, President | Baker University
Dr. Lynne Murray, President | Baker University
The county’s universities were represented by 644 men and 569 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 Douglas County (544) played for Baker University during this period.
Douglas County paid a total of $24,856,350 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, and soccer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker University | 979 | 544 | 1.8 |
| University of Kansas | 16,535 | 506 | 32.7 |
| Haskell Indian Nations University | 632 | 163 | 3.9 |
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