Marty Meehan President | University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Marty Meehan President | University of Massachusetts-Amherst
The county’s universities were represented by 706 men and 576 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 Hampshire County (635) played for University of Massachusetts-Amherst during this period.
Hampshire County paid a total of $12,844,931 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by lacrosse, and soccer.
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 Massachusetts-Amherst | 22,466 | 635 | 35.4 |
| Amherst College | 1,971 | 597 | 3.3 |
| Hampshire College | 465 | 50 | 9.3 |
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