CUNY Brooklyn College Athletics

Brooklyn College competes in NCAA Division III, where sports focus on personal development rather than big-time athletics with no athletic scholarships available. Just 187 students participate in varsity sports across 13 teams, representing only 1.8% of the 10,443-student body. The Bulldogs compete in the City University of New York Athletic Conference against fellow CUNY schools like Baruch and Hunter. Division III emphasizes academics first, making it ideal for student-athletes who want competitive sports without the pressure of major college athletics. Brooklyn College's athletic program reflects the school's broader mission of providing well-rounded education to working-class New Yorkers. The small athletic participation rate mirrors the commuter nature of the campus, where most students balance jobs and family responsibilities alongside their studies.