Coppin State University Athletics

Coppin State competes in NCAA Division I, meaning serious athletics with full scholarships and regional television coverage. The Eagles field 10 varsity sports in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, which includes fellow HBCUs like Howard and Morgan State. With 172 total athletes among 1,756 students, nearly 10% of the student body participates in varsity sports. The athletic department awards $1.6 million in scholarships annually. Basketball historically drives the most excitement on campus, with the men's team occasionally making noise in March Madness. The Eagles have developed rivalries with nearby Morgan State and other MEAC schools during conference play. While not a sports powerhouse, Coppin State maintains the competitive Division I level that gives student-athletes opportunities to compete at college basketball's highest tier.