President J. Blair Blackburn | East Texas Baptist University
President J. Blair Blackburn | East Texas Baptist University
The county’s universities were represented by 390 men and 231 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Harrison County students (523) played for East Texas Baptist University during this period.
Harrison County paid a total of $555 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Texas Baptist University | 1,223 | 523 | 2.3 |
| Wiley College | 584 | 98 | 6.0 |
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