Dr. Martin S. Roth President | University of Charleston
Dr. Martin S. Roth President | University of Charleston
The county’s universities were represented by 556 men and 297 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Kanawha County students (547) played for University of Charleston during this period.
Kanawha County paid a total of $7,932,622 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Charleston | 1,123 | 547 | 2.1 |
| West Virginia State University | 1,216 | 306 | 4.0 |
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