Ben Sasse President | University Of Florida
Ben Sasse President | University Of Florida
The county’s universities were represented by 349 men and 302 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Alachua County students (560) played for University of Florida during this period.
Alachua County paid a total of $11,824,103 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by swimming and diving, 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.
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | 31,023 | 560 | 55.4 |
| Santa Fe College | 4,806 | 91 | 52.8 |
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