Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey President | Illinois Central College
Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey President | Illinois Central College
The county’s only university was represented by 77 men and 63 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Tazewell County paid a total of $408,981 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, 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.
Number of Students on Collegiate Teams in Tazewell County in 2022
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Central College | 1,974 | 140 | 14.1 |
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