Kerry Calnan, DBA Chief of Staff Springfield College | Springfield College
Kerry Calnan, DBA Chief of Staff Springfield College | Springfield College
The county’s universities were represented by 1,633 men and 1,045 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 Hampden County (714) played for Springfield College during this period.
Hampden County paid a total of $5,824,912 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield College | 2,026 | 714 | 2.8 |
| American International College | 1,199 | 644 | 1.9 |
| Western New England University | 2,522 | 584 | 4.3 |
| Westfield State University | 3,483 | 361 | 9.6 |
| College of Our Lady of the Elms | 885 | 192 | 4.6 |
| Holyoke Community College | 1,229 | 101 | 12.2 |
| Springfield Technical Community College | 1,393 | 82 | 17.0 |
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