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2022: 16.8% of Gogebic County students played sports on collegiate teams

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Chris Patritto President at Gogebic Community College | Gogebic Community College

Chris Patritto President at Gogebic Community College | Gogebic Community College

In 2022, 16.8% of Gogebic County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 34 men and 22 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Gogebic County paid a total of $51,025 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.

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

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 Gogebic County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Gogebic Community College333565.9

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