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

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Dr. Julie Dinger President | Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Dr. Julie Dinger President | Oklahoma Panhandle State University

In 2022, 42.2% of Texas County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 251 men and 134 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Texas County paid a total of $1,233,664 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 Texas County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Oklahoma Panhandle State University9123852.4

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