Chancellor Kent Syverud | Syracuse University
Chancellor Kent Syverud | Syracuse University
The county’s universities were represented by 803 men and 608 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 Onondaga County (573) played for Syracuse University during this period.
Onondaga County paid a total of $26,658,020 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by lacrosse, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University | 14,072 | 573 | 24.6 |
| Le Moyne College | 2,290 | 382 | 6.0 |
| Onondaga Community College | 2,914 | 205 | 14.2 |
| SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | 1,255 | 167 | 7.5 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North | 382 | 84 | 4.5 |
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