Amy C. Novak, EdD President | Saint Ambrose University
Amy C. Novak, EdD President | Saint Ambrose University
The county’s universities were represented by 571 men and 398 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Scott County students (929) played for Saint Ambrose University during this period.
Scott County paid a total of $3,841,843 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, track and field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Ambrose University | 2,121 | 929 | 2.3 |
| Eastern Iowa Community College District | 1,844 | 40 | 46.1 |
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