Dr. Tarek M. Sobh President at Lawrence Technological University | Lawrence Technological University
Dr. Tarek M. Sobh President at Lawrence Technological University | Lawrence Technological University
The county’s universities were represented by 647 men and 409 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 Oakland County (575) played for Lawrence Technological University during this period.
Oakland County paid a total of $15,493,571 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Technological University | 1,701 | 575 | 3.0 |
| Rochester University | 651 | 301 | 2.2 |
| Oakland University | 10,836 | 101 | 107.3 |
| Oakland Community College | 3,015 | 79 | 38.2 |
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