Dr. Jesse Smith President | Jones County Junior College
Dr. Jesse Smith President | Jones County Junior College
The county’s universities were represented by 192 men and 85 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Jones County students (207) played for Jones County Junior College during this period.
Jones County paid a total of $855,705 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones County Junior College | 2,799 | 207 | 13.5 |
| Southeastern Baptist College | 82 | 70 | 1.2 |
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