Erik Hoekstra President | Dordt University
Erik Hoekstra President | Dordt University
The county’s universities were represented by 697 men and 426 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 Sioux County (597) played for Dordt University during this period.
Sioux County paid a total of $8,341,604 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, track and field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dordt University | 1,401 | 597 | 2.3 |
| Northwestern College | 974 | 526 | 1.9 |
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