Stephen E. Thorsett President | Willamette University
Stephen E. Thorsett President | Willamette University
The county’s universities were represented by 457 men and 372 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 Marion County (356) played for Willamette University during this period.
Marion County paid a total of $6,786,533 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willamette University | 1,159 | 356 | 3.3 |
| Corban University | 690 | 350 | 2.0 |
| Chemeketa Community College | 3,049 | 123 | 24.8 |
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