S. Georgia Nugent, Ph.D., President | Illinois Wesleyan University
S. Georgia Nugent, Ph.D., President | Illinois Wesleyan University
The county’s universities were represented by 745 men and 473 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 McLean County (592) played for Illinois Wesleyan University during this period.
McLean County paid a total of $8,401,774 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Wesleyan University | 1,642 | 592 | 2.8 |
| Illinois State University | 16,430 | 472 | 34.8 |
| Heartland Community College | 1,486 | 154 | 9.6 |
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