Catawba Valley Community College Athletics

Catawba Valley fields 6 varsity teams that compete in the NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association), which is a smaller division focused on faith-based institutions rather than the high-profile athletics you see at major universities. With 127 total athletes out of 3,517 students, about 3.6% of the student body plays varsity sports. The Red Hawks receive $91,966 in athletic scholarships, which means most players get modest financial help rather than full rides. Community college athletics typically serve as stepping stones for students who want to transfer to four-year schools and continue playing, or for local athletes who want to compete while earning their associate degree. The atmosphere is more like high school sports than the packed stadiums of Division I programs.