Richard J. Koubek President | Michigan Technological University
Richard J. Koubek President | Michigan Technological University
The county’s universities were represented by 456 men and 193 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Houghton County students (415) played for Michigan Technological University during this period.
Houghton County paid a total of $5,035,745 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by cross country, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Technological University | 5,470 | 415 | 13.2 |
| Finlandia University | 385 | 234 | 1.6 |
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