Dr. Kim Schatzel President | University of Louisville
Dr. Kim Schatzel President | University of Louisville
The county’s universities were represented by 675 men and 609 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 Jefferson County (608) played for University of Louisville during this period.
Jefferson County paid a total of $18,506,252 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by football, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Louisville | 11,380 | 608 | 18.7 |
| Bellarmine University | 2,290 | 430 | 5.3 |
| Spalding University | 578 | 231 | 2.5 |
| Simmons College of Kentucky | 115 | 15 | 7.7 |
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