Daniel Diermeier Chancellor | Vanderbilt University
Daniel Diermeier Chancellor | Vanderbilt University
The county’s universities were represented by 801 men and 704 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 Davidson County (386) played for Vanderbilt University during this period.
Davidson County paid a total of $38,476,169 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by football and basketball, 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.
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | 7,042 | 386 | 18.2 |
| Lipscomb University | 2,760 | 275 | 10.0 |
| Belmont University | 6,784 | 262 | 25.9 |
| Tennessee State University | 4,904 | 262 | 18.7 |
| Trevecca Nazarene University | 1,486 | 252 | 5.9 |
| Fisk University | 874 | 68 | 12.9 |
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