College of the Siskiyous Athletics

College of the Siskiyous fields 11 varsity sports as an independent program, meaning the Eagles compete without a formal conference affiliation. About 18% of the 1,080 students participate in athletics across various teams. The school competes at the junior college level, which sits between high school and four-year university athletics in terms of competition and exposure. Athletes receive no athletic scholarships, as the program awards $0 in athletic aid. The independent status means the Eagles must schedule games individually with other community colleges rather than following a set conference slate. Located in the mountainous region near Mount Shasta, the college's athletic programs benefit from the area's outdoor recreation culture. The relatively small student body of just over 1,000 creates an intimate atmosphere where athletes often know students across different sports programs.