Dr. David T. McFaddin President | Eastern Kentucky University
Dr. David T. McFaddin President | Eastern Kentucky University
The county’s universities were represented by 325 men and 232 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Madison County students (344) played for Eastern Kentucky University during this period.
Madison County paid a total of $5,635,102 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by track and field, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky University | 9,247 | 344 | 26.9 |
| Berea College | 1,432 | 213 | 6.7 |
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