Dr. Rachelle Keck President | Grand View University
Dr. Rachelle Keck President | Grand View University
The county’s universities were represented by 876 men and 665 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Polk County students (851) played for Grand View University during this period.
Polk County paid a total of $12,367,506 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, and basketball.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand View University | 1,398 | 851 | 1.6 |
| Drake University | 2,773 | 462 | 6.0 |
| Des Moines Area Community College | 5,060 | 140 | 36.1 |
| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | 260 | 88 | 3.0 |
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