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9.9% of Clare County students on collegiate teams in 2022

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Mr. Tim Hood President | Mid Michigan College

Mr. Tim Hood President | Mid Michigan College

In 2022, 9.9% of Clare County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 57 men and 34 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Clare County paid a total of $92,550 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.

Data shows that baseball was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, and bowling.

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 Clare County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Mid Michigan College9239110.1

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