Taylor R. Randall , President | University of Utah
Taylor R. Randall , President | University of Utah
The county’s universities were represented by 449 men and 375 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Salt Lake County students (519) played for University of Utah during this period.
Salt Lake County paid a total of $14,544,475 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by football, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | 20,294 | 519 | 39.1 |
| Salt Lake Community College | 5,573 | 167 | 33.4 |
| Westminster College | 1,120 | 138 | 8.1 |
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