Kevin M. Guskiewicz President at Michigan State University | Official website
Kevin M. Guskiewicz President at Michigan State University | Official website
The county’s universities were represented by 390 men and 387 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Ingham County students (658) played for Michigan State University during this period.
Ingham County paid a total of $17,182,542 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by rowing, and baseball.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | 34,986 | 658 | 53.2 |
| Lansing Community College | 2,987 | 119 | 25.1 |
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