President Colin Irvine | Concordia College at Moorhead
President Colin Irvine | Concordia College at Moorhead
The county’s universities were represented by 525 men and 314 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Clay County students (526) played for Concordia College at Moorhead during this period.
Clay County paid a total of $1,459,269 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by track and field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia College at Moorhead | 1,832 | 526 | 3.5 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | 3,107 | 313 | 9.9 |
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