Dr. Ben R. Sells, President | Ouachita Baptist University
Dr. Ben R. Sells, President | Ouachita Baptist University
The county’s universities were represented by 540 men and 298 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Clark County students (464) played for Ouachita Baptist University during this period.
Clark County paid a total of $5,229,818 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, and swimming.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Baptist University | 1,551 | 464 | 3.3 |
| Henderson State University | 1,992 | 374 | 5.3 |
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