Allan Belton, President, Pacific Lutheran University | Pacific Lutheran University
Allan Belton, President, Pacific Lutheran University | Pacific Lutheran University
The county’s universities were represented by 640 men and 460 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 Pierce County (425) played for Pacific Lutheran University during this period.
Pierce County paid a total of $264,522 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by football, and basketball.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Lutheran University | 2,271 | 425 | 5.3 |
| University of Puget Sound | 1,835 | 422 | 4.3 |
| Pierce College District | 3,953 | 133 | 29.7 |
| Tacoma Community College | 2,998 | 120 | 25.0 |
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