In 2022, 5.8% of San Bernardino County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
The county’s universities were represented by 1,110 men and 549 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 San Bernardino County (523) played for University of Redlands during this period.
San Bernardino County paid a total of $1,131,868 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Redlands | 2,249 | 523 | 4.3 |
| San Bernardino Valley College | 2,188 | 269 | 8.1 |
| Chaffey College | 4,667 | 267 | 17.5 |
| California State University-San Bernardino | 13,617 | 212 | 64.2 |
| Victor Valley College | 3,066 | 197 | 15.6 |
| Barstow Community College | 896 | 76 | 11.8 |
| Community Christian College | 331 | 55 | 6.0 |
| Copper Mountain Community College | 288 | 32 | 9.0 |
| Crafton Hills College | 1,464 | 28 | 52.3 |
