Chris Vitelli, Ed.D. President | Merced College
Chris Vitelli, Ed.D. President | Merced College
The county’s universities were represented by 277 men and 182 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Merced County students (289) played for Merced College during this period.
Merced County paid a total of $57,500 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merced College | 3,708 | 289 | 12.8 |
| University of California-Merced | 8,227 | 170 | 48.4 |
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