Tim Cost President | Jacksonville University
Tim Cost President | Jacksonville University
The county’s universities were represented by 709 men and 588 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 Duval County (456) played for Jacksonville University during this period.
Duval County paid a total of $11,095,929 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, and soccer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville University | 2,396 | 456 | 5.3 |
| Edward Waters University | 1,011 | 311 | 3.3 |
| University of North Florida | 10,397 | 290 | 35.9 |
| Trinity Baptist College | 276 | 152 | 1.8 |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville | 5,391 | 88 | 61.3 |
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