California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Athletics

Cal Poly Pomona competes in NCAA Division II, which sits between the high-profile Division I programs and the no-scholarship Division III schools. The Broncos offer athletic scholarships totaling $1.5 million across eight varsity sports. Just 251 students participate in athletics out of 24,271 total enrollment, making athletes about 1% of the student body. The school competes in the California Collegiate Athletic Association alongside other Cal State universities. Cal Poly Pomona maintains a friendly rivalry with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, though both schools focus more on academics than athletics. The Division II level means students can earn scholarships while maintaining a strong academic focus, fitting the polytechnic university's "learn by doing" philosophy that emphasizes practical education over big-time sports entertainment.