Dr. R. Stanton Norman President of Williams Baptist University | williamsbu.edu
Dr. R. Stanton Norman President of Williams Baptist University | williamsbu.edu
The county’s only university was represented by 204 men and 146 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Lawrence County paid a total of $2,403,694 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that basketball was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Baptist University | 588 | 350 | 1.7 |
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