Susan Traverso, Ph.D. President | Thiel College
Susan Traverso, Ph.D. President | Thiel College
The county’s only university was represented by 262 men and 136 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Mercer County did not provide any athletically related financial aid in 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, and lacrosse.
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.
Number of Students on Collegiate Teams in Mercer County in 2022
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiel College | 762 | 398 | 1.9 |
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