Dr. Steven D. Mason President | LeTourneau University
Dr. Steven D. Mason President | LeTourneau University
The county’s universities were represented by 243 men and 144 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Gregg County students (271) played for LeTourneau University during this period.
Gregg County paid a total of $712,556 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by football, and basketball.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeTourneau University | 1,344 | 271 | 5.0 |
| Kilgore College | 1,952 | 116 | 16.8 |
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