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How many Douglas County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022?

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Dr. Rachel Pokrandt, President | Umpqua Community College

Dr. Rachel Pokrandt, President | Umpqua Community College

In 2022, 27.1% of Douglas County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 102 men and 100 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Douglas County paid a total of $251,335 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.

Data shows that wrestling was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, 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.

Number of Students on Collegiate Teams in Douglas County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Umpqua Community College7452023.7

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