Dr. Lisa Avery President | Linn-Benton Community College
Dr. Lisa Avery President | Linn-Benton Community College
The county’s only university was represented by 45 men and 30 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Linn County paid a total of $233,240 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that baseball was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, 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 Linn County in 2022
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linn-Benton Community College | 1,564 | 75 | 20.9 |
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