Dr. Daniel J. Heimmermann Chancellor | University of South Carolina Aiken
Dr. Daniel J. Heimmermann Chancellor | University of South Carolina Aiken
The county’s only university was represented by 102 men and 92 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Aiken County paid a total of $1,595,167 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina Aiken | 2,367 | 194 | 12.2 |
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