President C. Shane Reese | Brigham Young University
President C. Shane Reese | Brigham Young University
The county’s universities were represented by 507 men and 417 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Utah County students (581) played for Brigham Young University during this period.
Utah County paid a total of $10,010,912 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University | 28,282 | 581 | 48.7 |
| Utah Valley University | 17,313 | 343 | 50.5 |
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