Dr. Thomas Mitzel President | Kentucky Wesleyan College
Dr. Thomas Mitzel President | Kentucky Wesleyan College
The county’s universities were represented by 424 men and 250 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Daviess County students (395) played for Kentucky Wesleyan College during this period.
Daviess County paid a total of $4,590,840 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by football, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Wesleyan College | 751 | 395 | 1.9 |
| Brescia University | 616 | 279 | 2.2 |
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