In 2022, 16.2% of Beltrami County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
The county’s universities were represented by 229 men and 189 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Beltrami County students (389) played for Bemidji State University during this period.
Beltrami County paid a total of $1,838,033 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, and ice hockey.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bemidji State University | 2,513 | 389 | 6.5 |
| Oak Hills Christian College | 62 | 29 | 2.1 |
