Wendy Wintersteen President | president.iastate.edu
Wendy Wintersteen President | president.iastate.edu
The county’s only university was represented by 251 men and 209 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Story County paid a total of $9,663,919 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by wrestling, 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.
Number of Students on Collegiate Teams in Story County in 2022
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | 24,416 | 460 | 53.1 |
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