Dr. John Petillo, President | Sacred Heart University
Dr. John Petillo, President | Sacred Heart University
The county’s universities were represented by 1,180 men and 1,027 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 Fairfield County (1,042) played for Sacred Heart University during this period.
Fairfield County paid a total of $23,072,985 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, and lacrosse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart University | 6,070 | 1,042 | 5.8 |
| Western Connecticut State University | 3,440 | 506 | 6.8 |
| Fairfield University | 4,485 | 452 | 9.9 |
| University of Bridgeport | 1,422 | 207 | 6.9 |
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