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

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Dr. Don MacMaster President | Alpena Community College

Dr. Don MacMaster President | Alpena Community College

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

The county’s only university was represented by 18 men and 23 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Alpena County paid a total of $111,858 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.

Data shows that basketball was the most popular sport played, followed by softball, and volleyball.

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 Alpena County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Alpena Community College385419.4

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