J. Larry Jameson, Interim President | University of Pennsylvania
J. Larry Jameson, Interim President | University of Pennsylvania
The county’s universities were represented by 1,977 men and 1,828 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
The largest number of students per institution in Philadelphia County (952) played for University of Pennsylvania during this period.
Philadelphia County paid a total of $46,221,155 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that rowing was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, and lacrosse.
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 Pennsylvania | 9,887 | 952 | 10.4 |
| Saint Joseph's University | 3,859 | 632 | 6.1 |
| Temple University | 23,689 | 533 | 44.4 |
| Drexel University | 13,124 | 486 | 27.0 |
| La Salle University | 2,298 | 345 | 6.7 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | 3,320 | 314 | 10.6 |
| Chestnut Hill College | 856 | 289 | 3.0 |
| Holy Family University | 1,813 | 228 | 8.0 |
| Community College of Philadelphia | 3,612 | 26 | 138.9 |
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