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2022: 3.3% of Johnston County students played sports on collegiate teams

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Dr. Vern Lindquist President | Johnston Community College

Dr. Vern Lindquist President | Johnston Community College

In 2022, 3.3% of Johnston County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 31 men and 10 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Johnston County paid a total of $12,700 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.

Data shows that basketball was the most popular sport played, followed by 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 Johnston County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Johnston Community College1,2254129.9

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