Cedar Crest College Athletics

Cedar Crest competes in NCAA Division III, where sports focus on personal growth rather than scholarships or packed stadiums. With 128 athletes across 11 varsity sports, about 15% of the 857-student body participates in athletics. The Falcons play in the United East Conference against schools like Manhattanville and Purchase. As a women's college, Cedar Crest fields teams in traditional women's sports plus newer additions like lacrosse and soccer. The athletic program emphasizes balance between academics and competition, fitting the school's liberal arts mission. Division III means no athletic scholarships, so student-athletes choose Cedar Crest for academics first. The small size creates tight-knit teams where walk-ons often make varsity rosters.