Edward Croom, Ed.D., President | University of Mount Olive
Edward Croom, Ed.D., President | University of Mount Olive
The county’s only university was represented by 65 men and 54 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Wayne County paid a total of $3,632,137 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that lacrosse 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.
Number of Students on Collegiate Teams in Wayne County in 2022
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mount Olive | 1,221 | 119 | 10.3 |
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