Dr. Robert C. Robbins President | University of Arizona
Dr. Robert C. Robbins President | University of Arizona
The county’s universities were represented by 443 men and 342 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Pima County students (482) played for University of Arizona during this period.
Pima County paid a total of $13,659,035 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, 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 Arizona | 29,440 | 482 | 61.1 |
| Pima Community College | 2,958 | 298 | 9.9 |
| Tohono O'Odham Community College | 195 | 5 | 39.0 |
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