Dr. Robbyn Wacker President | Saint Cloud State University
Dr. Robbyn Wacker President | Saint Cloud State University
The county’s universities were represented by 231 men and 205 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Stearns County students (359) played for Saint Cloud State University during this period.
Stearns County paid a total of $2,244,803 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, swimming and diving.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Cloud State University | 4,730 | 359 | 13.2 |
| St. Cloud Technical and Community College | 1,520 | 77 | 19.7 |
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