David T. Hayes, President | Coe College
David T. Hayes, President | Coe College
The county’s universities were represented by 941 men and 583 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 Linn County (512) played for Coe College during this period.
Linn County paid a total of $3,035,037 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coe College | 1,336 | 512 | 2.6 |
| Cornell College | 1,037 | 453 | 2.3 |
| Mount Mercy University | 1,013 | 440 | 2.3 |
| Kirkwood Community College | 4,199 | 119 | 35.3 |
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