Dr. Bobby Hall President | Wayland Baptist University
Dr. Bobby Hall President | Wayland Baptist University
The county’s only university was represented by 349 men and 119 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Hale County paid a total of $3,117,120 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, and soccer.
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 Hale County in 2022
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland Baptist University | 1,384 | 468 | 3.0 |
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