In 2022, 3.4% of Passaic County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
The county’s universities were represented by 507 men and 288 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Passaic County students (461) played for Montclair State University during this period.
Passaic County did not provide any athletically related financial aid in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair State University | 14,335 | 461 | 31.1 |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | 5,702 | 270 | 21.1 |
| Passaic County Community College | 1,672 | 36 | 46.4 |
| Berkeley College-Woodland Park | 1,379 | 28 | 49.3 |
