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3.5% of Limestone County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022

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Dr. Jimmy Hodges, President | John C Calhoun State Community College

Dr. Jimmy Hodges, President | John C Calhoun State Community College

In 2022, 3.5% of Limestone County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 45 men and 41 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Limestone County paid a total of $497,741 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.

Data shows that baseball was the most popular sport played, followed by softball, and golf.

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 Limestone County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
John C. Calhoun State Community College2,4798628.8

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