In 2022, 23.5% of Kennebec County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
The county’s universities were represented by 579 men and 442 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Kennebec County students (713) played for Colby College during this period.
Kennebec County paid a total of $65,446 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that lacrosse was the most popular sport played, followed by track and field, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colby College | 2,262 | 713 | 3.2 |
| Thomas College | 667 | 277 | 2.4 |
| University of Maine at Augusta | 1,412 | 31 | 45.5 |
