Dallas Christian College Athletics

The Crusaders compete in NAIA athletics, which offers a middle ground between major college sports and recreational play with some athletic scholarships available. Dallas Christian distributes $343,600 in athletic scholarships across 11 varsity sports. With 173 total athletes out of 272 students, an impressive 63.6% of the student body participates in varsity athletics. This creates a campus where sports play a central role in student life. The high athletic participation rate reflects the college's emphasis on developing both spiritual and physical aspects of students. NAIA competition allows Dallas Christian to recruit talented athletes while maintaining focus on academics and faith formation. The substantial portion of students involved in athletics fosters strong team camaraderie and school spirit throughout the small campus community.