Dr. Guy Bailey President | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Dr. Guy Bailey President | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
The county’s only university was represented by 156 men and 119 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Hidalgo County paid a total of $2,724,350 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | 19,630 | 275 | 71.4 |
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