Willy Duncan President | Sierra College
Willy Duncan President | Sierra College
The county’s universities were represented by 383 men and 292 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 Placer County (368) played for Sierra College during this period.
Placer County paid a total of $4,109,279 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, and baseball.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra College | 5,464 | 368 | 14.8 |
| William Jessup University | 964 | 307 | 3.1 |
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