Dr. Ryan Tipton, President, Chief Executive Officer | University of the Southwest
Dr. Ryan Tipton, President, Chief Executive Officer | University of the Southwest
The county’s universities were represented by 282 men and 169 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Lea County students (304) played for University of the Southwest during this period.
Lea County paid a total of $2,901,592 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that basketball was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of the Southwest | 356 | 304 | 1.2 |
| New Mexico Junior College | 817 | 147 | 5.6 |
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