Cuyahoga Community College District Athletics

The Triceratops compete in the NCCAA, a Christian college athletic association that emphasizes character development alongside competition. Just 1% of Cuyahoga's 12,641 students participate in varsity athletics across eight sports. The college distributed $253,589 in athletic scholarships among its 126 athletes, averaging about $2,000 per recipient. This level of funding reflects the NCCAA's focus on academics first, sports second. Community colleges typically use athletics as both recruitment tools and student engagement opportunities rather than revenue generators. The Triceratops name connects to Cleveland's natural history museum legacy. With Cleveland's deep sports culture surrounding the Cavaliers, Browns, and Guardians, Cuyahoga provides an entry point for students who want to continue competing while pursuing two-year degrees or preparing to transfer to four-year programs.