Jonah Rice, PhD President | Southeastern Illinois College
Jonah Rice, PhD President | Southeastern Illinois College
The county’s only university was represented by 39 men and 25 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Saline County paid a total of $156,953 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that baseball was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, and softball.
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 Saline County in 2022
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Illinois College | 437 | 64 | 6.8 |
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