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Bee County awards $286,690 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Dr. Justin Hoggard, President | Coastal Bend College

Dr. Justin Hoggard, President | Coastal Bend College

Bee County's Coastal Bend College invested $286,690 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 86.6% increase compared to the previous year, when the county invested $153,650 in college sports aid.

There were 97 male and 54 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Coastal Bend College in 2023. Male students received 35.3% 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 Bee County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$172,800121
2015$185,400109
2016$139,200121
2017$131,400125
2018$190,800123
2019$160,800140
2020$160,800132
2021$160,800128
2022$153,650149
2023$286,690151

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