Kathleen E. Harring, Ph.D., President | Muhlenberg College
Kathleen E. Harring, Ph.D., President | Muhlenberg College
The county’s universities were represented by 562 men and 483 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 Lehigh County (514) played for Muhlenberg College during this period.
Lehigh County did not provide any athletically related financial aid in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg College | 2,007 | 514 | 3.9 |
| DeSales University | 1,941 | 362 | 5.4 |
| Cedar Crest College | 792 | 113 | 7.0 |
| Lehigh Carbon Community College | 1,844 | 56 | 32.9 |
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