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2022: 20.2% of Arlington County students played sports on collegiate teams

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Dr. Irma Becerra, President | Marymount University

Dr. Irma Becerra, President | Marymount University

In 2022, 20.2% of Arlington County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 202 men and 152 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Arlington County did not provide any athletically related financial aid in 2022.

Data shows that lacrosse 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.

Number of Students on Collegiate Teams in Arlington County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Marymount University1,7553545.0

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