President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D. | Baylor University
President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D. | Baylor University
The county’s universities were represented by 334 men and 361 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of McLennan County students (569) played for Baylor University during this period.
McLennan County paid a total of $20,118,801 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | 14,841 | 569 | 26.1 |
| McLennan Community College | 2,086 | 126 | 16.6 |
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