Cowley County Community College Athletics

Cowley County competes in the NJCAA, the national association for junior college athletics that sits between high school and four-year college sports. The Tigers field 14 varsity teams and award $1,315,739 in athletic scholarships across their programs. With 314 total athletes out of 1,548 students, roughly 20% of the student body participates in varsity sports. This creates a noticeable athletic presence on the small Kansas campus. The school has built a reputation for developing talent that transfers to four-year programs. Cowley County competes in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference against regional rivals like Butler and Independence. The athletic programs serve as both a pathway for student-athletes seeking to continue their careers and a source of campus identity in Arkansas City.