Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., President St. John\'s University-New York | St. John\'s University-New York
Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., President St. John\'s University-New York | St. John\'s University-New York
The county’s universities were represented by 430 men and 325 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 Queens County (327) played for St. John's University-New York during this period.
Queens County paid a total of $9,591,171 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, and baseball.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's University-New York | 9,875 | 327 | 30.2 |
| CUNY Queens College | 11,470 | 196 | 58.5 |
| CUNY York College | 4,017 | 104 | 38.6 |
| CUNY Queensborough Community College | 6,096 | 79 | 77.2 |
| Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology | 1,021 | 49 | 20.8 |
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