Martin A. Schmidt, President | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Martin A. Schmidt, President | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
The county’s universities were represented by 803 men and 466 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Rensselaer County students (702) played for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute during this period.
Rensselaer County paid a total of $2,771,538 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, and lacrosse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | 5,564 | 702 | 7.9 |
| Russell Sage College | 1,149 | 289 | 4.0 |
| Hudson Valley Community College | 4,152 | 278 | 14.9 |
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