Dr. David P. Nelson President | Catawba College
Dr. David P. Nelson President | Catawba College
The county’s universities were represented by 510 men and 268 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Rowan County students (518) played for Catawba College during this period.
Rowan County paid a total of $5,714,544 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, and soccer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba College | 1,044 | 518 | 2.0 |
| Livingstone College | 869 | 260 | 3.3 |
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