Interim Chancellor Betsy Morgan | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Interim Chancellor Betsy Morgan | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
The county’s universities were represented by 563 men and 514 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 La Crosse County (591) played for University of Wisconsin-La Crosse during this period.
La Crosse County paid a total of $612,900 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that track and field were the most popular sports played, followed by football, baseball and soccer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | 8,790 | 591 | 14.9 |
| Viterbo University | 1,336 | 383 | 3.5 |
| Western Technical College | 1,548 | 103 | 15.0 |
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