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Webb County awards $1,598,273 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Pablo Arenaz, President | Texas A & M International University

Dr. Pablo Arenaz, President | Texas A & M International University

Webb County's Texas A & M International University invested $1,598,273 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is an 11.4% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $1,434,858 in college sports aid.

There were 107 male and 95 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Texas A & M International University in 2023. Male students received 30.2% less 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 Webb County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$976,175253
2015$1,067,137297
2016$1,106,532304
2017$1,081,094303
2018$1,181,280298
2019$1,437,179314
2020$1,556,237308
2021$1,304,705195
2022$1,434,858222
2023$1,598,273202

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