Ross Alexander, PhD President | Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Ross Alexander, PhD President | Texas A&M University-Texarkana
The county’s only university was represented by 112 men and 75 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Bowie County paid a total of $500,000 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.
Number of Students on Collegiate Teams in Bowie County in 2022
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University-Texarkana | 1,317 | 187 | 7.0 |
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