President Mirta Martin | Ferrum College
President Mirta Martin | Ferrum College
The county’s only university was represented by 317 men and 139 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Franklin County did not provide any athletically related financial aid in 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, and wrestling.
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 Franklin County in 2022
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrum College | 842 | 456 | 1.8 |
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