Dr. Brett Bradfield, President | University of Sioux Falls
Dr. Brett Bradfield, President | University of Sioux Falls
The county’s universities were represented by 518 men and 347 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 Minnehaha County (443) played for University of Sioux Falls during this period.
Minnehaha County paid a total of $8,385,585 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Sioux Falls | 1,183 | 443 | 2.7 |
| Augustana University | 1,611 | 422 | 3.8 |
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