Christy Drale Chancellor | University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Christy Drale Chancellor | University of Arkansas at Little Rock
The county’s universities were represented by 349 men and 197 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 Pulaski County (272) played for University of Arkansas at Little Rock during this period.
Pulaski County paid a total of $4,739,015 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | 2,945 | 272 | 10.8 |
| Arkansas Baptist College | 344 | 208 | 1.7 |
| Philander Smith College | 613 | 66 | 9.3 |
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