Carlow University Athletics

Carlow competes in NCAA Division III, where sports focus on personal development rather than athletic scholarships. With 220 athletes across 16 varsity sports, about 16% of the student body participates in athletics. The Celtics play in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference against other small regional schools. Division III emphasizes the student-athlete experience without the pressure of major college sports recruiting or revenue generation. The school allocates $685,000 for athletic scholarships, which is unusual for Division III and likely refers to need-based aid for athletes. With an 83% female enrollment, Carlow's athletic programs reflect this demographic balance. The intimate campus size means athletes often know students across different sports, creating a tight-knit athletic community within Pittsburgh's larger sports landscape.