Missouri Baptist University President Keith Ross | Facebook
Missouri Baptist University President Keith Ross | Facebook
The county’s universities were represented by 1,459 men and 1,060 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
The largest number of students per institution in St. Louis County (710) played for Missouri Baptist University during this period.
St. Louis County paid a total of $18,706,584 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, and 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.
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Baptist University | 1,289 | 710 | 1.8 |
| Washington University in St. Louis | 7,323 | 549 | 13.3 |
| Maryville University of Saint Louis | 3,215 | 418 | 7.7 |
| University of Missouri-St. Louis | 4,053 | 255 | 15.9 |
| Webster University | 1,881 | 241 | 7.8 |
| Fontbonne University | 591 | 211 | 2.8 |
| Saint Louis Community College | 4,762 | 135 | 35.3 |
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