Dr. Stacy Volnick President | Florida Atlantic University
Dr. Stacy Volnick President | Florida Atlantic University
The county’s universities were represented by 706 men and 579 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 Palm Beach County (439) played for Florida Atlantic University during this period.
Palm Beach County paid a total of $14,732,311 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Atlantic University | 15,417 | 439 | 35.1 |
| Lynn University | 2,439 | 393 | 6.2 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | 2,133 | 384 | 5.6 |
| Palm Beach State College | 5,955 | 69 | 86.3 |
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