Steven Bishop, Ph.D. President | Southwest Mississippi Community College
Steven Bishop, Ph.D. President | Southwest Mississippi Community College
The county’s only university was represented by 163 men and 63 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Pike County paid a total of $675,001 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Mississippi Community College | 1,275 | 226 | 5.6 |
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