Paula Wallace President and Founder | Savannah College of Art and Design
Paula Wallace President and Founder | Savannah College of Art and Design
The county’s universities were represented by 404 men and 318 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Chatham County students (439) played for Savannah College of Art and Design during this period.
Chatham County paid a total of $8,482,545 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, and cross country.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah College of Art and Design | 10,513 | 439 | 23.9 |
| Savannah State University | 2,500 | 283 | 8.8 |
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