Sandra Cassady, Ph.D., President | Rockhurst University
Sandra Cassady, Ph.D., President | Rockhurst University
The county’s universities were represented by 644 men and 532 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 Jackson County (445) played for Rockhurst University during this period.
Jackson County paid a total of $10,947,757 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, and basketball.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockhurst University | 1,772 | 445 | 4.0 |
| Avila University | 916 | 357 | 2.6 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | 5,713 | 201 | 28.4 |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | 5,499 | 173 | 31.8 |
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