President Gregory L. Fenves | Emory University
President Gregory L. Fenves | Emory University
The county’s universities were represented by 410 men and 313 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of DeKalb County students (409) played for Emory University during this period.
DeKalb County did not provide any athletically related financial aid in 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball,swimming and diving, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University | 6,974 | 409 | 17.1 |
| Oglethorpe University | 1,361 | 314 | 4.3 |
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