President Christopher E. Hopey, Ph.D. | Merrimack College
President Christopher E. Hopey, Ph.D. | Merrimack College
The county’s universities were represented by 1,130 men and 832 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 Essex County (664) played for Merrimack College during this period.
Essex County paid a total of $14,333,092 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by lacrosse, and football.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack College | 3,924 | 664 | 5.9 |
| Endicott College | 2,791 | 606 | 4.6 |
| Gordon College | 1,291 | 342 | 3.8 |
| Salem State University | 4,198 | 246 | 17.1 |
| Northern Essex Community College | 1,289 | 104 | 12.4 |
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