President Dr. Joseph R. Marbach | Georgian Court University
President Dr. Joseph R. Marbach | Georgian Court University
The county’s universities were represented by 226 men and 194 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Ocean County students (299) played for Georgian Court University during this period.
Ocean County paid a total of $2,763,362 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by lacrosse, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgian Court University | 1,202 | 299 | 4.0 |
| Ocean County College | 3,226 | 121 | 26.7 |
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