Chancellor R. Kirby Godsey | Mercer University
Chancellor R. Kirby Godsey | Mercer University
The county’s universities were represented by 380 men and 260 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Bibb County students (466) played for Mercer University during this period.
Bibb County paid a total of $9,929,674 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, and lacrosse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer University | 4,173 | 466 | 9.0 |
| Middle Georgia State University | 4,285 | 174 | 24.6 |
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