Richard McCullough President | Florida State University
Richard McCullough President | Florida State University
The county’s universities were represented by 614 men and 381 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 Leon County (530) played for Florida State University during this period.
Leon County paid a total of $15,490,302 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, and basketball.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | 30,065 | 530 | 56.7 |
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | 6,194 | 351 | 17.6 |
| Tallahassee Community College | 6,121 | 84 | 72.9 |
| Florida Gateway College | 837 | 30 | 27.9 |
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