Ben Schears, President | Northwest Kansas Technical College
Ben Schears, President | Northwest Kansas Technical College
The county’s only university was represented by 105 men and 40 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Sherman County paid a total of $404,948 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that basketball was the most popular sport played, followed by wrestling, and softball.
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 Sherman County in 2022
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Kansas Technical College | 294 | 145 | 2.0 |
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