Seth Bodnar President | The University of Montana
Seth Bodnar President | The University of Montana
The county’s only university was represented by 188 men and 156 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Missoula County paid a total of $5,419,634 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, 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.
Number of Students on Collegiate Teams in Missoula County in 2022
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Montana | 5,754 | 344 | 16.7 |
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