Dr. Tim Faltyn, President | Murray State College
Dr. Tim Faltyn, President | Murray State College
The county’s only university was represented by 91 men and 67 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Johnston County paid a total of $580,468 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by 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.
Number of Students on Collegiate Teams in Johnston County in 2022
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State College | 645 | 158 | 4.1 |
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