Dr. Gerard J. Rooney, President | Saint John Fisher College
Dr. Gerard J. Rooney, President | Saint John Fisher College
The county’s universities were represented by 2,007 men and 1,532 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
The largest number of students per institution in Monroe County (677) played for Saint John Fisher College during this period.
Monroe County paid a total of $2,031,701 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by lacrosse, track and field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint John Fisher College | 2,491 | 677 | 3.7 |
| SUNY Brockport | 4,878 | 633 | 7.7 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | 12,733 | 625 | 20.4 |
| University of Rochester | 6,236 | 552 | 11.3 |
| Nazareth College | 1,995 | 501 | 4.0 |
| Roberts Wesleyan College | 1,017 | 335 | 3.0 |
| Monroe Community College | 4,657 | 176 | 26.5 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Greece | 249 | 40 | 6.2 |
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