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2022: 8.4% of Natrona County students played sports on collegiate teams

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Dr. Darren Divine President and CEO | Casper College

Dr. Darren Divine President and CEO | Casper College

In 2022, 8.4% of Natrona County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 64 men and 61 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Natrona County paid a total of $1,372,585 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.

Data shows that rodeo 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.

Number of Students on Collegiate Teams in Natrona County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Casper College1,48912511.9

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