Dr. James Moore West Virginia Wesleyan College President | West Virginia Wesleyan College
Dr. James Moore West Virginia Wesleyan College President | West Virginia Wesleyan College
The county’s only university was represented by 279 men and 224 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Upshur County paid a total of $2,452,183 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | 968 | 503 | 1.9 |
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