Brooks A Keel, PhD, President | Augusta University
Brooks A Keel, PhD, President | Augusta University
The county’s universities were represented by 121 men and 111 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Richmond County students (156) played for Augusta University during this period.
Richmond County paid a total of $2,410,003 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that basketball was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, and volleyball.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta University | 4,324 | 156 | 27.7 |
| Paine College | 209 | 76 | 2.8 |
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