In 2022, 18.6% of Franklin County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
The county’s only university was represented by 117 men and 122 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Franklin County did not provide any athletically related financial aid in 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by track and field, 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 Franklin County in 2022
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine at Farmington | 1,284 | 239 | 5.4 |
