Gregory L. King, President | University of Mount Union
Gregory L. King, President | University of Mount Union
The county’s universities were represented by 1,150 men and 640 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 Stark County (799) played for University of Mount Union during this period.
Stark County paid a total of $6,639,171 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, and baseball.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mount Union | 1,852 | 799 | 2.3 |
| Walsh University | 1,377 | 638 | 2.2 |
| Malone University | 791 | 353 | 2.2 |
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