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

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Ron K. Patterson, Ed.D. President | Chadron State College

Ron K. Patterson, Ed.D. President | Chadron State College

In 2022, 26% of Dawes County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 243 men and 131 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Dawes County paid a total of $1,591,474 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.

Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, and rodeo.

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 Dawes County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Chadron State College1,4413743.9

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