Fr. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., President | University of Scranton
Fr. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., President | University of Scranton
The county’s universities were represented by 733 men and 542 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 Lackawanna County (520) played for University of Scranton during this period.
Lackawanna County paid a total of $564,775 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, and football.
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 Scranton | 3,345 | 520 | 6.4 |
| Marywood University | 1,636 | 327 | 5.0 |
| Lackawanna College | 1,238 | 300 | 4.1 |
| Clarks Summit University | 281 | 128 | 2.2 |
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