Dr. Kent Ingle President | Southeastern University
Dr. Kent Ingle President | Southeastern University
The county’s universities were represented by 1,116 men and 778 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 Polk County (513) played for Southeastern University during this period.
Polk County paid a total of $18,730,924 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, and baseball.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern University | 4,534 | 513 | 8.8 |
| Florida Southern College | 2,646 | 471 | 5.6 |
| Webber International University | 747 | 453 | 1.6 |
| Warner University | 709 | 369 | 1.9 |
| Polk State College | 2,449 | 88 | 27.8 |
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