Cedarville University Athletics

Cedarville competes in NCAA Division II, which sits between the big-budget spectacle of Division I and the purely recreational Division III level. The Yellow Jackets field 16 varsity sports with 296 total athletes, meaning about 7.8% of the student body participates in varsity athletics. They compete in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference against regional rivals. Division II schools offer athletic scholarships but maintain a stronger emphasis on academics than their Division I counterparts. Cedarville awards $2.7 million in athletic scholarships annually. The university has built a reputation for competitive programs that reflect its commitment to excellence in all areas. Yellow Jackets teams benefit from strong community support in this rural Ohio setting, where athletic events serve as major campus gathering points for the close-knit student body.