James Henningsen, Ed.D. President | College of Central Florida
James Henningsen, Ed.D. President | College of Central Florida
The county’s only university was represented by 26 men and 24 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Marion County paid a total of $128,414 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that basketball was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, and softball.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Central Florida | 1,767 | 50 | 35.3 |
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