Bryan College-Dayton Athletics

Bryan College competes in the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association), which is unusual for a four-year college and suggests the school emphasizes participation over high-level competition. With 268 athletes out of 815 total students, about 33% of the student body plays varsity sports, making athletics a major part of campus life. The Lions field 11 varsity teams and distribute $1,539,074 in athletic scholarships, meaning most athletes receive some financial support. This level of athletic participation is much higher than typical four-year colleges, where sports usually involve less than 10% of students. The NJCAA classification means Bryan College prioritizes giving students chances to compete while focusing on academics, rather than pursuing the intense recruiting and training found in NCAA divisions.