Janet L. Gooch Chancellor | University of Illinois Springfield
Janet L. Gooch Chancellor | University of Illinois Springfield
The county’s universities were represented by 200 men and 177 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Sangamon County students (243) played for University of Illinois Springfield during this period.
Sangamon County paid a total of $2,117,857 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that baseball was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Springfield | 1,715 | 243 | 7.1 |
| Lincoln Land Community College | 1,676 | 134 | 12.5 |
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