College of Staten Island CUNY Athletics

The Dolphins compete in NCAA Division II, which offers athletic scholarships but lacks the intensity and media coverage of Division I programs. CSI awards $726,861 in athletic scholarships across 14 varsity sports. With 206 total athletes among 9,387 students, just 2.2% of the student body participates in varsity athletics. The school competes in the East Coast Conference alongside other regional programs. Staten Island's athletic program reflects the broader CUNY system's emphasis on academics over sports culture. The campus doesn't generate the game-day atmosphere found at major universities. Most students view athletics as a secondary aspect of campus life. The Dolphins provide competitive opportunities for student-athletes while maintaining the academic focus typical of public colleges in New York City's outer boroughs.