Arkansas State University Mid-South Athletics

Arkansas State University Mid-South competes in the NCCAA, a small Christian college division that focuses more on character development than big-time athletics. With 51 athletes out of 435 total students, about 12% of the campus plays varsity sports. The Greyhounds field teams in just 3 sports, making this a much smaller athletic program than you'd find at four-year universities. The school offers $43,110 total in athletic scholarships, which averages out to less than $850 per athlete. NCCAA schools typically emphasize participation over competition, so don't expect packed stadiums or intense rivalries. For students who want to keep playing their sport in a low-pressure environment while earning an associate degree, this could work well. The small roster sizes mean walk-ons have better chances to make teams.