Christopher L. Eisgruber, President | Princeton University
Christopher L. Eisgruber, President | Princeton University
The county’s universities were represented by 1,220 men and 855 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 Mercer County (1,000) played for Princeton University during this period.
Mercer County paid a total of $5,560,040 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by football, and rowing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | 5,236 | 1,000 | 5.2 |
| The College of New Jersey | 6,346 | 532 | 11.9 |
| Rider University | 2,996 | 398 | 7.5 |
| Mercer County Community College | 1,816 | 145 | 12.5 |
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