Ronald L. Vaughn President | The University of Tampa
Ronald L. Vaughn President | The University of Tampa
The county’s universities were represented by 606 men and 562 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 Hillsborough County (516) played for The University of Tampa during this period.
Hillsborough County paid a total of $14,583,785 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Tampa | 9,509 | 516 | 18.4 |
| University of South Florida | 28,798 | 470 | 61.3 |
| Florida College | 522 | 91 | 5.7 |
| Hillsborough Community College | 8,637 | 91 | 94.9 |
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