Dr. Charles Pollard President | John Brown University
Dr. Charles Pollard President | John Brown University
The county’s universities were represented by 153 men and 135 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Benton County students (189) played for John Brown University during this period.
Benton County paid a total of $2,033,022 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Brown University | 1,284 | 189 | 6.8 |
| Ecclesia College | 135 | 99 | 1.4 |
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