Matthew “Matt” A. Scogin President at Hope College | Hope College
Matthew “Matt” A. Scogin President at Hope College | Hope College
The county’s universities were represented by 703 men and 494 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 Ottawa County (614) played for Hope College during this period.
Ottawa County paid a total of $5,051,705 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by swimming and diving, lacrosse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope College | 2,964 | 614 | 4.8 |
| Grand Valley State University | 16,984 | 583 | 29.1 |
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