Dr. Robert Wilmouth President | Rocky Mountain College
Dr. Robert Wilmouth President | Rocky Mountain College
The county’s universities were represented by 333 men and 231 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Yellowstone County students (318) played for Rocky Mountain College during this period.
Yellowstone County paid a total of $5,329,607 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, baseball and basketball.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain College | 789 | 318 | 2.5 |
| Montana State University Billings | 1,922 | 246 | 7.8 |
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