Marc Jerome, President | Monroe College
Marc Jerome, President | Monroe College
The county’s universities were represented by 1,466 men and 811 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 Bronx County (501) played for Monroe College during this period.
Bronx County paid a total of $25,900,432 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, and football.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe College | 3,987 | 501 | 8.0 |
| Fordham University | 9,403 | 484 | 19.4 |
| Manhattan College | 3,016 | 398 | 7.6 |
| SUNY Maritime College | 1,300 | 358 | 3.6 |
| College of Mount Saint Vincent | 2,123 | 233 | 9.1 |
| CUNY Lehman College | 7,918 | 188 | 42.1 |
| CUNY Bronx Community College | 4,481 | 66 | 67.9 |
| CUNY Hostos Community College | 2,601 | 49 | 53.1 |
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