Dr. Edward Montgomery President at Western Michigan University | Official website
Dr. Edward Montgomery President at Western Michigan University | Official website
The county’s universities were represented by 486 men and 364 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 Kalamazoo County (415) played for Western Michigan University during this period.
Kalamazoo County paid a total of $7,442,837 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, and baseball.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University | 12,127 | 415 | 29.2 |
| Kalamazoo College | 1,219 | 354 | 3.4 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College | 1,591 | 81 | 19.6 |
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