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3.7% of St. Lucie County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022

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Dr. Timothy Moore President | Indian River State College

Dr. Timothy Moore President | Indian River State College

In 2022, 3.7% of St. Lucie County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 61 men and 74 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

St. Lucie County paid a total of $1,231,492 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.

Data shows that swimming and diving were the most popular sports played, followed by basketball, and baseball.

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 St. Lucie County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Indian River State College3,68913527.3

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