President, Rob Dr. Scott | Life University
President, Rob Dr. Scott | Life University
The county’s universities were represented by 552 men and 422 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Cobb County students (573) played for Life University during this period.
Cobb County paid a total of $9,997,288 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that wrestling was the most popular sport played, followed by football, and soccer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life University | 746 | 573 | 1.3 |
| Kennesaw State University | 28,289 | 401 | 70.5 |
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