David A. Armstrong, J.D., President | St. Thomas University
David A. Armstrong, J.D., President | St. Thomas University
The county’s universities were represented by 1,388 men and 1,143 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 Miami-Dade County (629) played for St. Thomas University during this period.
Miami-Dade County paid a total of $39,080,546 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas University | 1,603 | 629 | 2.5 |
| Florida International University | 25,454 | 487 | 52.3 |
| University of Miami | 11,495 | 409 | 28.1 |
| Florida National University-Main Campus | 1,767 | 341 | 5.2 |
| Barry University | 2,569 | 288 | 8.9 |
| Florida Memorial University | 880 | 279 | 3.2 |
| Miami Dade College | 17,976 | 98 | 183.4 |
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