Brian Sandoval, President | University of Nevada-Reno
Brian Sandoval, President | University of Nevada-Reno
The county’s universities were represented by 246 men and 194 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Washoe County students (387) played for University of Nevada-Reno during this period.
Washoe County paid a total of $8,122,403 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 Nevada-Reno | 13,993 | 387 | 36.2 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College | 2,375 | 53 | 44.8 |
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