Canisius College President Steve K. Stoute | Canisius College
Canisius College President Steve K. Stoute | Canisius College
The county’s universities were represented by 1,316 men and 987 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 Erie County (402) played for Canisius College during this period.
Erie County paid a total of $14,581,467 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canisius College | 1,769 | 402 | 4.4 |
| University at Buffalo | 19,751 | 400 | 49.4 |
| SUNY Buffalo State | 5,374 | 347 | 15.5 |
| D'Youville College | 1,075 | 255 | 4.2 |
| Daemen College | 1,566 | 225 | 7.0 |
| Medaille College | 1,139 | 205 | 5.6 |
| Erie Community College | 4,636 | 199 | 23.3 |
| Hilbert College | 700 | 188 | 3.7 |
| Villa Maria College | 387 | 53 | 7.3 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo | 462 | 29 | 15.9 |
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