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2022: 3.3% of Broome County students played sports on collegiate teams

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Harvey G. Stenger President | Binghamton University

Harvey G. Stenger President | Binghamton University

In 2022, 3.3% of Broome County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s universities were represented by 289 men and 255 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Most of Broome County students (421) played for Binghamton University during this period.

Broome County paid a total of $4,638,017 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.

Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by lacrosse, basketball,swimming and diving.

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.

Number of Students on Collegiate Teams in Broome County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Binghamton University13,96342133.2
SUNY Broome Community College2,47212320.1

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