In 2022, 3.7% of Pinellas County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
The county’s universities were represented by 152 men and 154 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Pinellas County students (214) played for Eckerd College during this period.
Pinellas County paid a total of $4,216,525 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that baseball was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, and basketball.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eckerd College | 1,975 | 214 | 9.2 |
| St. Petersburg College | 6,202 | 92 | 67.4 |
