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How many Lee County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022?

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Dr. Lisa M. Chapman President | Central Carolina Community College

Dr. Lisa M. Chapman President | Central Carolina Community College

In 2022, 4.6% of Lee County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 30 men and 25 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Lee County did not provide any athletically related financial aid in 2022.

Data shows that basketball was the most popular sport played, followed by volleyball, and cross country.

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 Lee County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Central Carolina Community College1,1895521.6

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