Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C, President | University of Notre Dame
Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C, President | University of Notre Dame
The county’s universities were represented by 819 men and 692 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 St. Joseph County (769) played for University of Notre Dame during this period.
St. Joseph County paid a total of $30,988,288 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, and football.
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 Notre Dame | 8,933 | 769 | 11.6 |
| Bethel University | 1,020 | 507 | 2.0 |
| Indiana University-South Bend | 2,863 | 124 | 23.1 |
| Holy Cross College | 431 | 111 | 3.9 |
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