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46.1% of Danville city students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022

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Dr. Tiffany McKillip Franks, President | Averett University

Dr. Tiffany McKillip Franks, President | Averett University

In 2022, 46.1% of Danville city students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 336 men and 114 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Danville city did not provide any athletically related financial aid in 2022.

Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by lacrosse, 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.

Number of Students on Collegiate Teams in Danville city in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Averett University9774502.2

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