President Marion Ross Fedrick | Albany State University
President Marion Ross Fedrick | Albany State University
The county’s universities were represented by 173 men and 121 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Dougherty County students (271) played for Albany State University during this period.
Dougherty County paid a total of $897,688 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany State University | 3,836 | 271 | 14.2 |
| Albany Technical College | 794 | 23 | 34.5 |
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