Sabah Randhawa President | Western Washington University
Sabah Randhawa President | Western Washington University
The county’s universities were represented by 213 men and 229 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Whatcom County students (280) played for Western Washington University during this period.
Whatcom County paid a total of $1,959,048 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, and volleyball.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Washington University | 12,413 | 280 | 44.3 |
| Whatcom Community College | 1,876 | 124 | 15.1 |
| Northwest Indian College | 400 | 38 | 10.5 |
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