Dr. Sam Minner, President | New Mexico Highlands University
Dr. Sam Minner, President | New Mexico Highlands University
The county’s universities were represented by 217 men and 121 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of San Miguel County students (284) played for New Mexico Highlands University during this period.
San Miguel County paid a total of $2,190,610 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, and softball.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Highlands University | 973 | 284 | 3.4 |
| Luna Community College | 266 | 54 | 4.9 |
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