Crowder College Athletics

The Roughriders compete in 11 varsity sports through the NJCAA, which represents the top level of junior college athletics with scholarships and regional competition. About 7.7% of Crowder's 2,622 students participate in varsity athletics. The college distributes $844,769 in athletic scholarships across its programs. NJCAA Division I allows community colleges to offer substantial athletic aid while preparing student-athletes for transfer to four-year universities. Crowder competes in Region XVI alongside other Missouri and Kansas junior colleges. The athletic program serves as both a pathway for students seeking to continue their sports careers at four-year schools and a source of campus pride in this small Missouri town. With 203 total athletes, sports create a visible presence on the compact campus.