CUNY Queens College Athletics

Queens College competes in NCAA Division II, where athletics offer moderate scholarships and regional competition without the intensity of major college sports. Just 1.75% of the 13,060 students participate in varsity athletics across 11 sports. The Knights receive $1,032,177 in athletic scholarships, making sports more accessible than Division III schools that offer no athletic aid. The college competes in the East Coast Conference alongside other regional public universities. Queens College athletics emphasizes the student-athlete balance, attracting players who want competitive sports without the overwhelming time commitment of Division I programs. The Knights have historically been stronger in individual sports rather than major team sports. With limited on-campus housing capacity of just 510 students, Queens College lacks the residential sports culture found at larger state universities.