Dr. Don Dowless, President | Shorter University
Dr. Don Dowless, President | Shorter University
The county’s universities were represented by 721 men and 354 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 Floyd County (502) played for Shorter University during this period.
Floyd County paid a total of $3,636,790 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, and soccer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shorter University | 1,107 | 502 | 2.2 |
| Berry College | 2,157 | 500 | 4.3 |
| Georgia Highlands College | 2,013 | 73 | 27.6 |
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