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Hale County: $2,776,300 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023

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Dr. Bobby Hall President | Wayland Baptist University

Dr. Bobby Hall President | Wayland Baptist University

Hale County's Wayland Baptist University invested $2,776,300 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 10.9% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $3,117,120 in college sports aid.

There were 379 male and 113 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Wayland Baptist University in 2023. Male students received 39.4% more financial aid on average than female students.

Male students who play basketball generally receive the most in financial aid, followed closely by football players. Female students playing ice hockey often receive the most in financial aid.

Only a small percentage of college expenses are typically covered by athletic scholarships, and only for a select few students.

A study found that 71% of student athletes participated in sports to earn a college scholarship.

Financial aid for College Sports in Hale County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,839,176278
2015$3,036,097506
2016$2,651,741490
2017$2,845,718519
2018$2,571,207468
2019$2,502,402508
2020$3,056,251491
2021$3,040,210492
2022$3,117,120468
2023$2,776,300492

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