Dr. Sarah Bolton President | Whitman College
Dr. Sarah Bolton President | Whitman College
The county’s universities were represented by 265 men and 235 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 Walla Walla County (273) played for Whitman College during this period.
Walla Walla County paid a total of $484,452 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitman College | 1,524 | 273 | 5.6 |
| Walla Walla Community College | 1,247 | 153 | 8.2 |
| Walla Walla University | 1,236 | 74 | 16.7 |
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