Kelly Ryan, Ph.D. President | Eastern Oregon University
Kelly Ryan, Ph.D. President | Eastern Oregon University
The county’s only university was represented by 270 men and 153 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Union County paid a total of $1,266,786 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, and wrestling.
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 Union County in 2022
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Oregon University | 1,511 | 423 | 3.6 |
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