Douglas A. Kristensen Chancellor | University Of Nebraska At Kearney
Douglas A. Kristensen Chancellor | University Of Nebraska At Kearney
The county’s only university was represented by 248 men and 186 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Buffalo County paid a total of $2,646,401 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by wrestling, swimming and diving.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | 3,761 | 434 | 8.7 |
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