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Waller County awards $3,212,314 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Tomikia P. LeGrande, Ed.D., President | Prairie View A & M University

Tomikia P. LeGrande, Ed.D., President | Prairie View A & M University

Waller County's Prairie View A & M University invested $3,212,314 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 5.1% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $3,055,885 in college sports aid.

There were 231 male and 151 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Prairie View A & M University in 2023. Male students received 1.9% 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 Waller County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$2,350,451319
2015$2,706,880402
2016$2,646,849271
2017$2,802,301351
2018$3,005,863358
2019$3,174,589343
2020$3,177,877343
2021$3,279,844343
2022$3,055,885393
2023$3,212,314382

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