Ray L. Watts, M.D., President | University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ray L. Watts, M.D., President | University of Alabama at Birmingham
The county’s universities were represented by 1,085 men and 595 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 Jefferson County (483) played for Birmingham-Southern College during this period.
Jefferson County paid a total of $19,004,300 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, soccer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham-Southern College | 1,039 | 483 | 2.2 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | 10,366 | 436 | 23.8 |
| Samford University | 3,549 | 405 | 8.8 |
| Miles College | 1,421 | 251 | 5.7 |
| Lawson State Community College | 1,211 | 86 | 14.1 |
| Jefferson State Community College | 2,221 | 19 | 116.9 |
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