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Tom Green County awards $2,462,813 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Ronnie Hawkins ASU President | Angelo State University

Ronnie Hawkins ASU President | Angelo State University

Tom Green County's Angelo State University invested $2,462,813 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 14.2% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $2,156,533 in college sports aid.

There were 237 male and 134 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Angelo State University in 2023. Male students received 30.9% 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 Tom Green County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$1,694,735352
2015$1,905,578315
2016$1,998,354377
2017$2,123,159380
2018$2,266,336376
2019$2,489,966398
2020$2,327,701367
2021$2,311,461352
2022$2,156,533367
2023$2,462,813371

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