Dr. Frederick (Fred) K. Whitt, President | Lenoir-Rhyne University
Dr. Frederick (Fred) K. Whitt, President | Lenoir-Rhyne University
The county’s universities were represented by 466 men and 251 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Catawba County students (586) played for Lenoir-Rhyne University during this period.
Catawba County paid a total of $6,794,208 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, and lacrosse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | 1,365 | 586 | 2.3 |
| Catawba Valley Community College | 1,043 | 131 | 8.0 |
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