Edward Dadez, Ph.D President | Saint Leo University
Edward Dadez, Ph.D President | Saint Leo University
The county’s universities were represented by 270 men and 252 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Pasco County students (393) played for Saint Leo University during this period.
Pasco County paid a total of $3,831,552 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that lacrosse 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Leo University | 4,890 | 393 | 12.4 |
| Pasco-Hernando State College | 2,907 | 93 | 31.3 |
| Trinity College of Florida | 160 | 36 | 4.4 |
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