Paul J. Maurer President | Montreat College
Paul J. Maurer President | Montreat College
The county’s universities were represented by 444 men and 381 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 Buncombe County (411) played for Montreat College during this period.
Buncombe County paid a total of $7,088,475 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreat College | 743 | 411 | 1.8 |
| University of North Carolina at Asheville | 2,775 | 257 | 10.8 |
| Warren Wilson College | 714 | 157 | 4.5 |
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