In 2022, 36.4% of Calhoun County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
The county’s universities were represented by 471 men and 334 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Calhoun County students (687) played for Albion College during this period.
Calhoun County paid a total of $161,000 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, and soccer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion College | 1,498 | 687 | 2.2 |
| Kellogg Community College | 711 | 118 | 6.0 |
