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

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Dr. Rod Flanigan President | North Dakota State College of Science

Dr. Rod Flanigan President | North Dakota State College of Science

In 2022, 11% of Richland County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 116 men and 45 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Richland County paid a total of $222,992 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.

Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, 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 Richland County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
North Dakota State College of Science1,4631619.1

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