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5.8% of San Bernardino County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022

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Krista L. Newkirk, J.D. President | University Of Redlands

Krista L. Newkirk, J.D. President | University Of Redlands

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.

Number of Students on Collegiate Teams in San Bernardino County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
University of Redlands2,2495234.3
San Bernardino Valley College2,1882698.1
Chaffey College4,66726717.5
California State University-San Bernardino13,61721264.2
Victor Valley College3,06619715.6
Barstow Community College8967611.8
Community Christian College331556.0
Copper Mountain Community College288329.0
Crafton Hills College1,4642852.3

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