California State University-San Bernardino Athletics

Cal State San Bernardino competes in NCAA Division II, which sits between the high-profile Division I programs and the participation-focused Division III schools. The Coyotes field 10 varsity sports with 219 total athletes, representing just 1.4% of the student body. The athletic program distributes $1.2 million in scholarships across all sports. As members of the California Collegiate Athletic Association, the Coyotes compete against other CSU campuses and California schools in their conference. Division II athletics emphasize competitive play while maintaining academic focus, offering partial scholarships unlike Division I's full rides or Division III's no athletic aid. The relatively small athletic footprint reflects the university's commuter-heavy culture, where most of the 99% in-state student population balances academics with work and family commitments rather than campus sports traditions.