Dr. Susana Rivera-Mills President | Aurora University
Dr. Susana Rivera-Mills President | Aurora University
The county’s universities were represented by 901 men and 523 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 Kane County (718) played for Aurora University during this period.
Kane County paid a total of $4,245,654 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by football, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora University | 3,766 | 718 | 5.2 |
| Judson University | 846 | 412 | 2.1 |
| Waubonsee Community College | 2,318 | 177 | 13.1 |
| Elgin Community College | 2,367 | 117 | 20.2 |
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