Daniel W. Pullin President | Texas Christian University
Daniel W. Pullin President | Texas Christian University
The county’s universities were represented by 770 men and 541 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
The largest number of students per institution in Tarrant County (528) played for Texas Christian University during this period.
Tarrant County paid a total of $29,571,866 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University | 10,019 | 528 | 19.0 |
| Texas Wesleyan University | 1,299 | 420 | 3.1 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | 18,989 | 236 | 80.5 |
| Arlington Baptist University | 208 | 127 | 1.6 |
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