Anderson University Athletics

Anderson University competes in NCAA Division III, where sports focus on personal development rather than big-time athletics with no athletic scholarships available. With 406 total athletes out of 1,070 students, about 38% of the campus participates in varsity sports across 18 different programs. The Ravens field teams in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, competing against regional rivals like Franklin College and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Division III emphasizes the student-athlete experience over commercial sports entertainment. Anderson has traditionally been competitive in basketball and soccer within their conference. The high participation rate reflects the school's emphasis on well-rounded student development through athletics. Students attend games to support classmates rather than watch future professional stars, creating a tight-knit community atmosphere around Ravens athletics.