Crown College Athletics

Crown College competes in NCAA Division III, which means students play sports for personal growth and team spirit rather than athletic scholarships. With 296 total athletes out of 789 students, about 38% of the campus participates in varsity sports, making athletics a major part of student life. The Polars field teams in 18 different sports and compete in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference against other small Christian colleges in Minnesota and surrounding states. Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships ($0 in athletic aid), so players join because they love their sport and want to balance academics with competition. The high participation rate means you'll likely know several athletes in your classes, and games draw solid crowds from the tight-knit campus community.