In 2022, 4.8% of Denver County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
The county’s universities were represented by 398 men and 421 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 Denver County (370) played for University of Denver during this period.
Denver County paid a total of $18,037,680 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Denver | 5,431 | 370 | 14.7 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | 9,718 | 229 | 42.4 |
| Regis University | 1,916 | 220 | 8.7 |
