Dr. John Y. Walz President | Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. John Y. Walz President | Milwaukee School of Engineering
The county’s universities were represented by 1,191 men and 875 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 Milwaukee County (424) played for Milwaukee School of Engineering during this period.
Milwaukee County paid a total of $14,946,719 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | 2,496 | 424 | 5.9 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College | 938 | 415 | 2.3 |
| Marquette University | 7,360 | 362 | 20.3 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | 15,669 | 347 | 45.2 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa | 751 | 214 | 3.5 |
| Cardinal Stritch University | 464 | 142 | 3.3 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College | 3,068 | 113 | 27.2 |
| Alverno College | 692 | 49 | 14.1 |
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