In 2022, 20.5% of Kent County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
The county’s universities were represented by 1,359 men and 957 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 Kent County (576) played for Davenport University during this period.
Kent County paid a total of $10,568,464 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport University | 2,225 | 576 | 3.9 |
| Calvin University | 2,785 | 525 | 5.3 |
| Aquinas College | 1,058 | 518 | 2.0 |
| Cornerstone University | 1,130 | 489 | 2.3 |
| Grace Christian University | 594 | 109 | 5.4 |
| Grand Rapids Community College | 3,486 | 99 | 35.2 |
