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How many Lauderdale County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022?

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Thomas M. Huebner, Jr., Ph.D. President | Meridian Community College

Thomas M. Huebner, Jr., Ph.D. President | Meridian Community College

In 2022, 10.6% of Lauderdale County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 112 men and 78 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Lauderdale County paid a total of $680,259 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.

Number of Students on Collegiate Teams in Lauderdale County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Meridian Community College1,7941909.4

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