President Mary C. Finger, Ed.D. | Seton Hill University
President Mary C. Finger, Ed.D. | Seton Hill University
The county’s universities were represented by 838 men and 510 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 Westmoreland County (594) played for Seton Hill University during this period.
Westmoreland County paid a total of $3,871,803 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Hill University | 1,525 | 594 | 2.6 |
| Saint Vincent College | 1,354 | 479 | 2.8 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | 1,257 | 188 | 6.7 |
| Westmoreland County Community College | 1,238 | 87 | 14.2 |
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