Mark Nook President of The University of Northern Iowa | uni.edu
Mark Nook President of The University of Northern Iowa | uni.edu
The county’s universities were represented by 377 men and 300 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Black Hawk County students (422) played for University of Northern Iowa during this period.
Black Hawk County paid a total of $4,681,890 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, and basketball.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Northern Iowa | 7,270 | 422 | 17.2 |
| Hawkeye Community College | 1,818 | 255 | 7.1 |
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