Safa Zaki President | Bowdoin College
Safa Zaki President | Bowdoin College
The county’s universities were represented by 799 men and 670 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 Cumberland County (646) played for Bowdoin College during this period.
Cumberland County did not provide any athletically related financial aid in 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by lacrosse, basketball 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdoin College | 1,948 | 646 | 3.0 |
| University of Southern Maine | 3,525 | 388 | 9.1 |
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | 736 | 326 | 2.3 |
| Southern Maine Community College | 1,764 | 109 | 16.2 |
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