Michael E. Sonntag, Regional Campus Dean | University of South Carolina-Sumter
Michael E. Sonntag, Regional Campus Dean | University of South Carolina-Sumter
The county’s universities were represented by 149 men and 80 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Sumter County students (148) played for University of South Carolina-Sumter during this period.
Sumter County paid a total of $231,853 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that baseball was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, and softball.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina-Sumter | 448 | 148 | 3.0 |
| Morris College | 402 | 81 | 5.0 |
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