President Maurie McInnis | Stony Brook University
President Maurie McInnis | Stony Brook University
The county’s universities were represented by 593 men and 405 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 Suffolk County (470) played for Stony Brook University during this period.
Suffolk County paid a total of $8,367,834 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by lacrosse, and football.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook University | 16,633 | 470 | 35.4 |
| Farmingdale State College | 7,237 | 319 | 22.7 |
| Suffolk County Community College | 9,178 | 149 | 61.6 |
| Five Towns College | 496 | 60 | 8.3 |
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