President John Carmichael | The Evergreen State College
President John Carmichael | The Evergreen State College
The county’s universities were represented by 130 men and 120 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 Thurston County (91) played for The Evergreen State College during this period.
Thurston County paid a total of $2,691,881 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, and volleyball.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Evergreen State College | 1,621 | 91 | 17.8 |
| Saint Martin's University | 1,245 | 90 | 13.8 |
| South Puget Sound Community College | 2,075 | 69 | 30.1 |
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