Song Richardson President | Colorado College
Song Richardson President | Colorado College
The county’s universities were represented by 371 men and 345 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
The largest number of students per institution in El Paso County (369) played for Colorado College during this period.
El Paso County paid a total of $4,705,402 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by lacrosse, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado College | 2,187 | 369 | 5.9 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | 7,443 | 347 | 21.4 |
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