Dr. Mike Rakes President at Evangel University | Evangel University
Dr. Mike Rakes President at Evangel University | Evangel University
The county’s universities were represented by 776 men and 610 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
The largest number of students per institution in Greene County (483) played for Evangel University during this period.
Greene County paid a total of $13,829,187 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, and basketball.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evangel University | 1,421 | 483 | 2.9 |
| Drury University | 1,314 | 431 | 3.0 |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | 11,985 | 407 | 29.4 |
| Baptist Bible College | 203 | 65 | 3.1 |
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