Dr. Karen Riley, President, SRU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Karen Riley, President, SRU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
The county’s universities were represented by 236 men and 245 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Butler County students (437) played for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania during this period.
Butler County paid a total of $1,150,861 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | 6,409 | 437 | 14.7 |
| Butler County Community College | 946 | 44 | 21.5 |
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