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How many Genesee County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022?

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Dr. James Sunser, President | Genesee Community College

Dr. James Sunser, President | Genesee Community College

In 2022, 12.4% of Genesee County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 100 men and 72 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Genesee County paid a total of $30,830 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.

Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, and lacrosse.

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 Genesee County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Genesee Community College1,3831728.0

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