Joanne Berger-Sweeney President | Trinity College
Joanne Berger-Sweeney President | Trinity College
The county’s universities were represented by 915 men and 693 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 Hartford County (704) played for Trinity College during this period.
Hartford County paid a total of $10,303,136 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that lacrosse was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity College | 2,106 | 704 | 3.0 |
| Central Connecticut State University | 6,065 | 380 | 16.0 |
| University of Hartford | 3,681 | 306 | 12.0 |
| University of Saint Joseph | 852 | 218 | 3.9 |
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