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2022: 12.9% of Fredericksburg city students played sports on collegiate teams

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Dr. Troy D. Paino, President | University of Mary Washington

Dr. Troy D. Paino, President | University of Mary Washington

In 2022, 12.9% of Fredericksburg city students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 184 men and 217 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

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

Data shows that lacrosse was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, and swimming.

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 Fredericksburg city in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
University of Mary Washington3,1004017.7

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