President Christopher M. Fiorentino, Ph.D. | West Chester University of Pennsylvania
President Christopher M. Fiorentino, Ph.D. | West Chester University of Pennsylvania
The county’s universities were represented by 703 men and 600 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 Chester County (534) played for West Chester University of Pennsylvania during this period.
Chester County paid a total of $2,494,098 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | 12,669 | 534 | 23.7 |
| Immaculata University | 998 | 330 | 3.0 |
| Lincoln University | 1,664 | 309 | 5.4 |
| University of Valley Forge | 425 | 130 | 3.3 |
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