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How many Brunswick County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022?

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Dr. Gene Smith Brunswick Community College President | Brunswick Community College

Dr. Gene Smith Brunswick Community College President | Brunswick Community College

In 2022, 13.3% of Brunswick County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 45 men and 20 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Brunswick County paid a total of $21,869 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.

Data shows that baseball was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, and softball.

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 Brunswick County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Brunswick Community College490657.5

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