Robert A. Clark, Ph.D. President | Husson University
Robert A. Clark, Ph.D. President | Husson University
The county’s universities were represented by 560 men and 392 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 Penobscot County (483) played for Husson University during this period.
Penobscot County paid a total of $6,964,383 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, swimming and diving.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Husson University | 2,208 | 483 | 4.6 |
| University of Maine | 8,144 | 469 | 17.4 |
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