Copiah-Lincoln Community College Athletics

The Wolves compete in the NJCAA, which sits between high school and four-year college athletics with athletic scholarships available. Copiah-Lincoln distributes $847,520 in athletic scholarships across its programs. With 216 athletes out of 1,948 total students, roughly 11% of the campus participates in varsity sports. The college fields 10 different teams competing at the junior college level. Co-Lin has built a reputation as a pipeline for athletes looking to transfer to four-year universities after developing their skills. The athletic program serves both competitive student-athletes seeking scholarships and those using junior college sports as a stepping stone to higher divisions. NJCAA competition provides a more intense environment than intramurals but without the pressure of major college athletics.