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

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Edward A. Serna, President | Winthrop University

Edward A. Serna, President | Winthrop University

In 2022, 8.1% of York County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s universities were represented by 135 men and 165 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Most of York County students (269) played for Winthrop University during this period.

York County paid a total of $3,147,413 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.

Data shows that basketball was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, 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 York County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Winthrop University3,53726913.1
Clinton College148314.8

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