Emir Fethi Caner, President | Truett McConnell University
Emir Fethi Caner, President | Truett McConnell University
The county’s only university was represented by 216 men and 146 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
White County paid a total of $1,949,958 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by golf, track and field.
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 White County in 2022
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truett McConnell University | 799 | 362 | 2.2 |
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