Dr. Edward Inch, President | Minnesota State University-Mankato
Dr. Edward Inch, President | Minnesota State University-Mankato
The county’s universities were represented by 426 men and 374 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Blue Earth County students (548) played for Minnesota State University-Mankato during this period.
Blue Earth County paid a total of $3,018,236 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that track and field were the most popular sports played, followed by football, and soccer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | 9,899 | 548 | 18.1 |
| Bethany Lutheran College | 646 | 252 | 2.6 |
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