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28.1% of Salem city students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022

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Dr. Frank Shushok Jr., President | Roanoke College

Dr. Frank Shushok Jr., President | Roanoke College

In 2022, 28.1% of Salem city students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 296 men and 213 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Salem city did not provide any athletically related financial aid in 2022.

Data shows that track and field were the most popular sports 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.

Number of Students on Collegiate Teams in Salem city in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Roanoke College1,8115093.6

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