Steven P. O’Day President | Austin College
Steven P. O’Day President | Austin College
The county’s universities were represented by 256 men and 158 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Grayson County students (339) played for Austin College during this period.
Grayson County paid a total of $585,828 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin College | 1,204 | 339 | 3.6 |
| Grayson College | 1,314 | 75 | 17.5 |
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