Kelli R. Brown, Chancellor | Western Carolina University
Kelli R. Brown, Chancellor | Western Carolina University
The county’s only university was represented by 243 men and 152 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Jackson County paid a total of $3,017,118 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, and soccer.
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 Jackson County in 2022
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Carolina University | 8,205 | 395 | 20.8 |
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