Seamus Carey, Ph.D., Presidet | Iona College
Seamus Carey, Ph.D., Presidet | Iona College
The county’s universities were represented by 793 men and 705 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 Westchester County (365) played for Iona College during this period.
Westchester County paid a total of $6,835,305 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, and basketball.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iona College | 2,618 | 365 | 7.2 |
| Manhattanville College | 1,289 | 343 | 3.8 |
| Mercy College | 5,039 | 241 | 20.9 |
| SUNY at Purchase College | 3,130 | 210 | 14.9 |
| Sarah Lawrence College | 1,486 | 193 | 7.7 |
| SUNY Westchester Community College | 4,214 | 146 | 28.9 |
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