Jay D. Gatrell President | Eastern Illinois University
Jay D. Gatrell President | Eastern Illinois University
The county’s universities were represented by 356 men and 224 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Coles County students (477) played for Eastern Illinois University during this period.
Coles County paid a total of $4,048,479 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football 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.
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois University | 3,981 | 477 | 8.3 |
| Lake Land College | 1,684 | 103 | 16.3 |
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