Randy O\'Rear, Ed.D. President | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Randy O\'Rear, Ed.D. President | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
The county’s universities were represented by 406 men and 237 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Bell County students (535) played for University of Mary Hardin-Baylor during this period.
Bell County paid a total of $472,128 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, and baseball.
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.
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | 2,989 | 535 | 5.6 |
| Temple College | 1,251 | 108 | 11.6 |
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