Dr. Michael Schneider President | Mcpherson College
Dr. Michael Schneider President | Mcpherson College
The county’s universities were represented by 823 men and 434 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 McPherson County (557) played for McPherson College during this period.
McPherson County paid a total of $15,441,427 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McPherson College | 811 | 557 | 1.5 |
| Bethany College | 687 | 448 | 1.5 |
| Central Christian College of Kansas | 475 | 252 | 1.9 |
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