Kumara Jayasuriya President | Southwest Minnesota State University
Kumara Jayasuriya President | Southwest Minnesota State University
The county’s only university was represented by 236 men and 151 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Lyon County paid a total of $1,255,891 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, and wrestling.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Minnesota State University | 1,463 | 387 | 3.8 |
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