Daytona State College Athletics

Daytona State competes in the NJCAA, which sits between high school and four-year college athletics and offers athletic scholarships to talented community college players. The Falcons field 12 varsity sports with 213 total athletes, meaning just 2.3% of the student body plays varsity sports. The college distributed $1.93 million in athletic scholarships across all programs. Daytona State has built a reputation for developing players who transfer to four-year universities, particularly in baseball and softball where Florida's year-round weather provides a significant advantage. The NJCAA division allows the college to recruit nationally while keeping costs manageable for students. Most athletes use Daytona State as a stepping stone to earn scholarships at larger universities after improving their skills and grades.