Dr. Donald J. Green, President | Gordon State College
Dr. Donald J. Green, President | Gordon State College
The county’s only university was represented by 60 men and 39 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Lamar County paid a total of $157,750 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that baseball was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer and softball, 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 Lamar County in 2022
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon State College | 1,555 | 99 | 15.7 |
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