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

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Dr. Debbie L. Sydow, President | Richard Bland College

Dr. Debbie L. Sydow, President | Richard Bland College

In 2022, 8.8% of Prince George County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 62 men and 41 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Prince George County paid a total of $324,189 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.

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

Number of Students on Collegiate Teams in Prince George County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Richard Bland College of William & Mary1,16610311.3

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