Marc B. Parlange, President | University of Rhode Island
Marc B. Parlange, President | University of Rhode Island
The county’s only university was represented by 224 men and 252 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Washington County paid a total of $10,210,178 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by rowing, and soccer.
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 Washington County in 2022
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Rhode Island | 12,769 | 476 | 26.8 |
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