Dr. Phillip Wilson Chancellor | University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain
Dr. Phillip Wilson Chancellor | University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain
The county’s only university was represented by 87 men and 62 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Polk County paid a total of $250,363 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by cross country.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain | 386 | 149 | 2.6 |
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