President Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D. | Virginia State University
President Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D. | Virginia State University
The county’s only university was represented by 162 men and 74 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Chesterfield County paid a total of $1,266,680 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, 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.
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia State University | 3,665 | 236 | 15.5 |
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