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College students in Hunt County received $4,506,637 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

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Dr. Mark J. Rudin President | Texas A & M University-Commerce

Dr. Mark J. Rudin President | Texas A & M University-Commerce

Hunt County's Texas A & M University-Commerce invested $4,506,637 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 29.2% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $3,488,829 in college sports aid.

There were 166 male and 119 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Texas A & M University-Commerce in 2023. Male students received 5% 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 Hunt County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,764,946300
2015$1,877,553323
2016$2,011,826352
2017$2,620,142355
2018$3,002,006375
2019$3,150,736371
2020$2,957,275367
2021$2,521,981221
2022$3,488,829398
2023$4,506,637285

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