Dr. Lori Stewart Gonzalez, President | Ohio University-Main Campus
Dr. Lori Stewart Gonzalez, President | Ohio University-Main Campus
The county’s universities were represented by 435 men and 264 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Athens County students (450) played for Ohio University-Main Campus during this period.
Athens County paid a total of $9,033,977 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, and wrestling.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio University-Main Campus | 14,268 | 450 | 31.7 |
| Hocking College | 960 | 249 | 3.9 |
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