President Darrell P. Wheeler | State University of New York at New Paltz
President Darrell P. Wheeler | State University of New York at New Paltz
The county’s universities were represented by 231 men and 197 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Ulster County students (337) played for State University of New York at New Paltz during this period.
Ulster County paid a total of $31,000 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| State University of New York at New Paltz | 5,619 | 337 | 16.7 |
| Ulster County Community College | 756 | 91 | 8.3 |
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