Neal Weaver President of Georgia Southwestern State University | gsw.edu
Neal Weaver President of Georgia Southwestern State University | gsw.edu
The county’s universities were represented by 103 men and 78 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Sumter County students (159) played for Georgia Southwestern State University during this period.
Sumter County paid a total of $1,000,424 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that basketball was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southwestern State University | 1,511 | 159 | 9.5 |
| South Georgia Technical College | 670 | 22 | 30.5 |
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