CUNY Medgar Evers College Athletics

The Cougars compete in NCAA Division III, where sports focus on personal development rather than big-time athletics with packed stadiums and athletic scholarships. Just 109 student-athletes participate across 8 varsity sports, representing about 3.2% of the 3,404-student body. Medgar Evers fields teams in the City University of New York Athletic Conference, competing against fellow CUNY schools like Brooklyn College and City College in local rivalries. Division III means no athletic scholarships are offered, keeping the emphasis on academics first. The small athletic program reflects the college's mission as a teaching institution serving predominantly local students, with 96% coming from in-state. Student-athletes balance competition with the school's focus on preparing graduates for careers in education, business, and public service.