Jaime Taylor President | Lamar University
Jaime Taylor President | Lamar University
The county’s universities were represented by 236 men and 145 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Jefferson County students (346) played for Lamar University during this period.
Jefferson County paid a total of $5,701,950 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, and softball.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar University | 4,493 | 346 | 13.0 |
| Lamar State College-Port Arthur | 769 | 35 | 22.0 |
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