Dr. Andrew “Andy” Feinstein President of the University of Northern Colorado | University of Northern Colorado
Dr. Andrew “Andy” Feinstein President of the University of Northern Colorado | University of Northern Colorado
The county’s only university was represented by 214 men and 156 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Weld County paid a total of $5,894,595 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by 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 Northern Colorado | 5,922 | 370 | 16.0 |
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