Dr. David J. Livingston President | Facebook
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The county’s universities were represented by 671 men and 515 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 Will County (454) played for Lewis University during this period.
Will County paid a total of $9,762,516 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, and football.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis University | 3,252 | 454 | 7.2 |
| University of St. Francis | 1,250 | 426 | 2.9 |
| Joliet Junior College | 3,614 | 166 | 21.8 |
| Governors State University | 1,657 | 140 | 11.8 |
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