Joseph S. Paul, Ph.D. President | University Of Southern Mississippi
Joseph S. Paul, Ph.D. President | University Of Southern Mississippi
The county’s universities were represented by 381 men and 276 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 Forrest County (358) played for University of Southern Mississippi during this period.
Forrest County paid a total of $8,025,025 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, track and field.
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 Southern Mississippi | 9,016 | 358 | 25.2 |
| William Carey University | 1,730 | 299 | 5.8 |
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