Dr. Eli Capilouto President | University Of Kentucky
Dr. Eli Capilouto President | University Of Kentucky
The county’s universities were represented by 526 men and 463 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Fayette County students (577) played for University of Kentucky during this period.
Fayette County paid a total of $15,025,498 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, swimming and diving.
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 Kentucky | 19,782 | 577 | 34.3 |
| Transylvania University | 960 | 412 | 2.3 |
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