Vincent E. Price President of Duke University | Official Website
Vincent E. Price President of Duke University | Official Website
The county’s universities were represented by 591 men and 408 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Durham County students (737) played for Duke University during this period.
Durham County paid a total of $28,646,793 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by lacrosse, and baseball.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | 6,789 | 737 | 9.2 |
| North Carolina Central University | 4,617 | 262 | 17.6 |
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