Andrea Talentino President | Augustana College
Andrea Talentino President | Augustana College
The county’s universities were represented by 540 men and 301 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Rock Island County students (710) played for Augustana College during this period.
Rock Island County paid a total of $292,632 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.
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augustana College | 2,298 | 710 | 3.2 |
| Black Hawk College | 1,268 | 131 | 9.7 |
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