Dr. Gene C. Fant, Jr. President | North Greenville University
Dr. Gene C. Fant, Jr. President | North Greenville University
The county’s universities were represented by 669 men and 408 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 Greenville County (519) played for North Greenville University during this period.
Greenville County paid a total of $16,006,367 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, and lacrosse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Greenville University | 1,550 | 519 | 3.0 |
| Furman University | 2,281 | 357 | 6.4 |
| Bob Jones University | 2,280 | 201 | 11.3 |
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