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15.6% of Williams County students on collegiate teams in 2022

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Dr. Bernell Hirning, President | Williston State College

Dr. Bernell Hirning, President | Williston State College

In 2022, 15.6% of Williams County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 49 men and 38 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Williams County paid a total of $271,422 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.

Data shows that baseball was the most popular sport played, followed by ice hockey, 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.

Number of Students on Collegiate Teams in Williams County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Williston State College557876.4

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