Ryan Smith, President | University of Rio Grande
Ryan Smith, President | University of Rio Grande
The county’s only university was represented by 250 men and 192 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Gallia County paid a total of $2,418,189 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that basketball was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, 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.
Number of Students on Collegiate Teams in Gallia County in 2022
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Rio Grande | 534 | 442 | 1.2 |
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