John Ottosson President of William Penn University | oskynews.org
John Ottosson President of William Penn University | oskynews.org
The county’s only university was represented by 613 men and 308 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Mahaska County paid a total of $12,001,112 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Penn University | 1,206 | 921 | 1.3 |
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