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How many Parker County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022?

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Dr. Tod Allen Farmer President | Weatherford College

Dr. Tod Allen Farmer President | Weatherford College

In 2022, 12.3% of Parker County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 99 men and 77 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Parker County paid a total of $1,363,240 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.

Data shows that baseball was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, and softball.

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 Parker County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Weatherford College1,4281768.1

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