Dr. Jerryl Briggs, Sr. President | Mississippi Valley State University
Dr. Jerryl Briggs, Sr. President | Mississippi Valley State University
The county’s only university was represented by 222 men and 117 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Leflore County paid a total of $1,182,661 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Valley State University | 1,110 | 339 | 3.3 |
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