In 2022, 8.3% of Spokane County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
The county’s universities were represented by 776 men and 593 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 Spokane County (451) played for Whitworth University during this period.
Spokane County paid a total of $11,658,771 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, and basketball.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitworth University | 2,250 | 451 | 5.0 |
| Gonzaga University | 4,899 | 354 | 13.8 |
| Eastern Washington University | 6,782 | 339 | 20.0 |
| Spokane Falls Community College | 2,605 | 225 | 11.6 |
