Kirk A. Calhoun, MD, FACP President | The University of Texas at Tyler
Kirk A. Calhoun, MD, FACP President | The University of Texas at Tyler
The county’s universities were represented by 478 men and 283 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
The largest number of students per institution in Smith County (273) played for The University of Texas at Tyler during this period.
Smith County paid a total of $3,434,915 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Tyler | 4,729 | 273 | 17.3 |
| Tyler Junior College | 5,115 | 270 | 18.9 |
| Texas College | 671 | 218 | 3.1 |
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