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2.8% of Apache County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022

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Charles “Monty” Roessel, President, Diné College | Diné College

Charles “Monty” Roessel, President, Diné College | Diné College

In 2022, 2.8% of Apache County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 12 men and six women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Apache County paid a total of $15,600 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.

Data shows that archery was the most popular sport played, followed by cross country, and rodeo.

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 Apache County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Dine College6521836.2

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