Dr. Dean Van Galen President | Missouri Southern State University
Dr. Dean Van Galen President | Missouri Southern State University
The county’s universities were represented by 267 men and 145 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Jasper County students (349) played for Missouri Southern State University during this period.
Jasper County paid a total of $2,183,149 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, 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.
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Southern State University | 2,731 | 349 | 7.8 |
| Ozark Christian College | 455 | 63 | 7.2 |
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