Dr. Gregg Chenoweth University President | Olivet Nazarene University
Dr. Gregg Chenoweth University President | Olivet Nazarene University
The county’s universities were represented by 452 men and 329 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Kankakee County students (654) played for Olivet Nazarene University during this period.
Kankakee County paid a total of $5,797,369 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, and football.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivet Nazarene University | 2,494 | 654 | 3.8 |
| Kankakee Community College | 821 | 127 | 6.5 |
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