Rev. Thomas P. Looney, C.S.C., Ph.D., President | King\'s College
Rev. Thomas P. Looney, C.S.C., Ph.D., President | King\'s College
The county’s universities were represented by 1,042 men and 599 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 Luzerne County (587) played for King's College during this period.
Luzerne County did not provide any athletically related financial aid in 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, and lacrosse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's College | 1,695 | 587 | 2.9 |
| Wilkes University | 2,006 | 565 | 3.6 |
| Misericordia University | 1,417 | 487 | 2.9 |
| Luzerne County Community College | 1,393 | 2 | 696.5 |
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