Kevin F. Hallock, President | University of Richmond
Kevin F. Hallock, President | University of Richmond
The county’s universities were represented by 551 men and 429 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 Richmond city (422) played for University of Richmond during this period.
Richmond city paid a total of $21,603,547 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, 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 Richmond | 2,972 | 422 | 7.0 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | 18,471 | 335 | 55.1 |
| Virginia Union University | 1,086 | 223 | 4.9 |
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