Ronald S. Rochon President | University of Southern Indiana
Ronald S. Rochon President | University of Southern Indiana
The county’s universities were represented by 317 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 Vanderburgh County (303) played for University of Southern Indiana during this period.
Vanderburgh County paid a total of $7,631,501 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, track and field.
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 |
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University of Southern Indiana | 5,194 | 303 | 17.1 |
University of Evansville | 1,506 | 299 | 5.0 |