Andrew T. Hsu President | College of Charleston
Andrew T. Hsu President | College of Charleston
The county’s universities were represented by 666 men and 431 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 Charleston County (396) played for College of Charleston during this period.
Charleston County paid a total of $16,323,056 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, 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.
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Charleston | 9,184 | 396 | 23.2 |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | 2,512 | 360 | 7.0 |
| Charleston Southern University | 2,478 | 341 | 7.3 |
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