President Dr. Albert Mosley | Morningside University
President Dr. Albert Mosley | Morningside University
The county’s universities were represented by 676 men and 419 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Woodbury County students (688) played for Morningside University during this period.
Woodbury County paid a total of $7,250,884 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by soccer, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morningside University | 1,158 | 688 | 1.7 |
| Briar Cliff University | 582 | 407 | 1.4 |
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