Philip G. Rogers, Chancellor | East Carolina University
Philip G. Rogers, Chancellor | East Carolina University
The county’s universities were represented by 268 men and 227 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Pitt County students (421) played for East Carolina University during this period.
Pitt County paid a total of $8,606,809 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Carolina University | 18,228 | 421 | 43.3 |
| Pitt Community College | 2,255 | 74 | 30.5 |
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