Dr. David Spittal, President | MidAmerica Nazarene University
Dr. David Spittal, President | MidAmerica Nazarene University
The county’s universities were represented by 485 men and 255 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Johnson County students (480) played for MidAmerica Nazarene University during this period.
Johnson County paid a total of $3,983,578 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball and baseball, football.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | 899 | 480 | 1.9 |
| Johnson County Community College | 4,163 | 157 | 26.5 |
| Kansas Christian College | 124 | 103 | 1.2 |
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