Dr. Stanley T. Wearden President | Methodist University
Dr. Stanley T. Wearden President | Methodist University
The county’s universities were represented by 610 men and 234 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Cumberland County students (629) played for Methodist University during this period.
Cumberland County paid a total of $1,129,826 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist University | 1,374 | 629 | 2.2 |
| Fayetteville State University | 3,501 | 129 | 27.1 |
| Fayetteville Technical Community College | 3,374 | 86 | 39.2 |
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