William English, Eugene F. Williams, Jr. Professor of the Practice, Yale University | Yale University
William English, Eugene F. Williams, Jr. Professor of the Practice, Yale University | Yale University
The county’s universities were represented by 1,696 men and 1,432 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 New Haven County (964) played for Yale University during this period.
New Haven County paid a total of $22,935,197 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by football, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University | 6,531 | 964 | 6.8 |
| Southern Connecticut State University | 5,616 | 521 | 10.8 |
| Quinnipiac University | 5,985 | 474 | 12.6 |
| University of New Haven | 4,718 | 464 | 10.2 |
| Post University | 4,978 | 431 | 11.5 |
| Albertus Magnus College | 918 | 259 | 3.5 |
| Gateway Community College | 1,748 | 15 | 116.5 |
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